Description: Any depiction of a mythical creature, such as a griffon seen sprigged on the Rosso Antico example. 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 Not Applicable Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Body Sprig Molded… Read more »

Description: Plain Band 15 is a wide, raised, flat band. Stylistic Genre: Not Applicable Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Not Applicable Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Body Molded No Applied Color Plain Band 15 Individual A  

Description: Cipher of King George I, II, or III. 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 Blue, molded/stamped/incised Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Proximal Rim Painted, under free hand Purple-Blue, Intense Dark Medallion, GR Individual… Read more »

Description: Marbling is a result of several differently colored slips that are joggled or combed together. This mixing of slips creates a marbled effect that can be seen on both refined and coarse earthenwares.  Marbling is generally more mixed and free form than formal combing. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination… Read more »

Description: Lettering is any decorative element that includes printed letters or writing. This element uses multiple decorative techniques, ranging from stenciling, and stamping to painting and transfer printing. 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 None (leave field blank)… Read more »

Description: Landscape/Hills is used to describe any painted element that represents a landscape, such as hills, mountains, and rocks. The elements may appear in the foreground and/or background. 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… Read more »

Description: This band can be thought of as a stylized flower on its side: the flower is composed of  a stem and two radiating leaves with a “bloom” composed of three dots. The flower is repeated end to end. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging… Read more »

Description: A chain of arrow-shaped elements linked by open circles creates this band. Similar to Husk Chain Band 03, but has an open circle in place of dots. 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… Read more »

Description: This band consists of repeated “corn-husk” elements separated by two dots.  The “corn” elements are flared at the left end, and the husk appears to be peeling back on the right hand side. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:  … Read more »

Description: This band is a horizontal row of curved lines that arch away from a center band.  They look a bit like arrows (or the husk chain) that have bisected and separated. 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… Read more »