Description: This corner element on Delft tiles is characterized by the flower head (center of a flower) with multiple petals radiating from the center.  This element is similar to DAACS stylistic element, “Floral, radiating bloom 01.” Flower 01 is similar to Flower style #68 in Van Dam and Tichelaar 1984. Stylistic Genre: The genre for… Read more »

  Description: A molded element comprised of three adjacent and connected scrolls, with the swirled circle visible from the side profile. This element is located at the terminal of a handle and is typically found on refined earthenware flower vases. Stylistic Genre: None (leave this field blank) Cataloging Example for depicted sherd: Stylistic Genre Handpainted… Read more »

Description:  Depiction of a water buffalo, often found on Chinese porcelain. Often have large curved horns. Associated with “Boy on Buffalo” pattern. Note: If unable to determine whether animal is a water buffalo, use “Animal, unid.” Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element.  … Read more »

Description:  A depiction of a lingzhi or sacred fungus/mushroom, characterized by a tall plant with several overlapping leaves and scrolls. Most often found on Chinese porcelain. 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  … Read more »

Description:  A depiction of a coin, often seen on Chinese Porcelain. Do not use for unidentified circular symbols (see “Medallion, unid.” or “Floral medallion”). 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 Imari   Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique… Read more »

Description:  A depiction of a crab. 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 Imari   Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Base Painted, over free hand Gilt Crab Individual A Interior Base Painted, over free hand… Read more »

Description: A molded botanical element comprised of multiple stylized leaves of varying form, stacked and adjacent to one another. This element is located at the terminal of a handle and is found on refined earthenwares. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example for depicted… Read more »

Description: A molded botanical element comprised of stacked stylized leaves. This element is located at the terminal of a handle and is found on refined earthenwares. 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 Slipware, factory made Interior/Exterior Location Decorative… Read more »

Description: A molded botanical element comprised of three rounded and stylized leaves with impressed curved lines. This element is located at the terminal of a handle and is found on refined earthenwares. 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 »

Description: A band of repeating chevrons oriented in one direction. There is a band of dashes above and below the band of chevrons. 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 Slipware, factory made Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic… Read more »