Description: A molded feather that functions as a divider between molded designs on edge or marley decorated wares such as White Salt Glaze and Whieldon. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Dot/Diaper/Basketweave Interior/Exterior Location Decorative… Read more »

Description: A molded band named “Grass & Daisies ” by the staff at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (see image at Jefferson Patterson Museum’s website). Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example for Both Depicted Sherds:   Stylistic Genre Molded Edge Decoration,… Read more »

Description: A swirly, leaf-like, botanical element that functions as a divider between molded or painted designs, including those found on edge decorated wares such as White Salt Glaze and Whieldon, and overglazed Chinese porcelain. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example for Sherd… Read more »

Description: Stylized or actual representation of a quiver of arrows.  These images include the strap of the quiver and the arrows. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element.   Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Overglaze, handpainted Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color… Read more »

Description: Grass elements can range from short grass tufts (top picture) to long, curved grass with tufts at the end. Seen on both painted porcelains and earthenwares, grass is usually a grouping of thin lines that can be short and straight or long and curved and anywhere in-between. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic… Read more »

Description: Plain Edge is a very simple upturned molded edge. This edge is seen primarily on flat Creamware vessels. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Molded Edge Decoration, other Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic… Read more »

Description: Plain Band 14 is a triple band that encircles a vessel. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element.   Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Proximal Rim Painted, under free… Read more »

Description: Band consisting of a simple angular zigzag. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element.   Cataloging Example for Example A:   Stylistic Genre Slipware, factory made Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Proximal Rim Slip, inlaid Yellow-Red, Intense Dark Scallop Band 06 Stacked… Read more »

Description: Multiple stacked solid colored bands define Plain Band 12. There is NO white space separating each band.  Each colored band does not have to follow a specific order. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Slipware, factory made Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Proximal Rim Slip, lathe/engine turned Yellow-Red,… Read more »

Description: Two adjoining bands characterize Plain Band 11. One solid thick band follows the edge of the vessel. The second band is a thin, darker band painted at the base of the wider first band. If this band is on a scalloped edge vessel, it follows the scalloped edge. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this… Read more »