Description: A band formed by a series of connected geometric “puzzle piece” shapes, oriented diagonally. A large “X” (presumably appearing at regular intervals) extends the entire thickness of the band. 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 Painted, under… Read more »

Description: Series of closely-spaced bands of primarily straight lines periodically interpreted by upward arcs. 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 Element Motif Exterior Body Slip, inlaid Neutrals, Dark Geometric… Read more »

Description: Geometric shapes arrayed in rectangular groups with the voids in-between forming an ‘X’ and four-lobe element. 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 Element Motif Interior Proximal Rim Slip,… Read more »

Description: This band consists of thick, rectangular lines aligned perpendicular to the rim of the sherd.  The space in between lines is shaded.  It is between two bands of small, bead-like dots of paint. 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 consists of a series of repeated lines of a group of vertical lines arrayed in a fan shape. 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 Element Motif… Read more »

Description: A series of opposite triangles separated by diagonal spaces.  Inside the triangles are half circle shapes with radiating lines running out to the enclosing edges of the triangle.  Commonly found on handpainted pearlware. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example for… Read more »

Description: This band consists of arches on top of a series of swags, which are on top of diagonal lines and circles.  Commonly found on overglazed porcellaneous porcelains. 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 series of backwards S’s bisected with horizontal lines. 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 Element Motif Exterior Proximal Rim Slip, inlaid Yellow-red, muted dark… Read more »

Description: Underneath a single, solid line is an outstretched curlicue. It is similar to a half-circle band with small loops at the point where one half circle meets the next. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic… Read more »

Description:  Our understanding of this band is still incomplete. We do not know what the top portion of the decoration looks like but the base is a series of repeating half-circle arcs with dots and blue lozenges in the half-circles. Above the half-circles are repeating horizontal and vertical lines. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this… Read more »