Description: This band is characterized by a series of unconnected arrow tops ^ stacked on top of each other, with space in between. 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… Read more »

Description: A more feathery and compact version of the chain of chevrons similar to Husk Chain Band 1. The chevrons are tightly compacted and overlap, rather than being distinct (as in Husk Chain Band  01). The arrows appear to be flaring at the thinner portion of the tip, therefore mimicking a feather-like quality. It may be painted… Read more »

Description: A chain of solid circles connected by solid roughly diamond shaped (or ovals) defines Husk Chain Band 6. Seen primarily on overglaze 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 Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color… Read more »

Description: A thin wavy band forms the core of Husk Chain Band 5. Small, filled half-arrows are painted inside of each curve of the wavy band.  The arrows follow the concave portions of the wavy band, on both sides of the band. Seen most often on overglaze Chinese porcelain. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this… Read more »

Description: A series of non-connected arrows characterizes Husk Chain Band 4. It may have a thin plain band both above and below the arrows or the band may be “free floating”. This band can appear on both scalloped edge and non-scalloped edge vessels. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination… Read more »

  Description: A chain of arrow-shaped elements separated by two or three dots creates this band. The combination of arrows and dots almost gives the impression of streamlined birds flying in a circle.  It may have a thin plain band both above and below the arrows or the band may be “free floating”.  Note that… Read more »

Description: Seen most often on overglaze Chinese porcelain, this band consists of two straight-lines, or plain band 1s, surrounding a thin curlicue line. The thin line has small loops and a thin, leaf-like mark below and extending to the right of the curlique. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination… Read more »

Description: This band is characterized by a chain of arrow-shaped motifs that may be bound between two bands. Seen most often on overglaze 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 Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color… Read more »

Description: Seen most often on dry-bodied stonewares such as Black Basalt and Rosso Antico, Granulated Band 1 is an incised, lathe/engine-turned band of repeating small, slightly square impressions. 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… Read more »

Description: Geometric Column 01 is characterized by a vertical band, or column, of solid diamonds that have a small open circle of white (the color of the body) in their centers. Thinly painted crossed lines separate each diamond. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example… Read more »