Description: Several different stylistic elements compose this band which can be divided into two major design sections. The bottom design portion is Dot Band 01, and is considered part of Geometric Band 12’s design. The upper portion of the band is filled with large ovals that have shaded ovals within them. A diagonal dotted line… Read more »

Description: Geometric Band 02 combines garland and trellis motifs to form a neoclassical geometric band.  Thin diagonal double lines that form a V pattern with a small dot at the base are bound between two thinly painted bands. A simple leaf garland weaves its way through the double-line V’s. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this… Read more »

Description:  “Boat” is used for any type of vessel on water: large or small, Chinese or European, sailing ship or rowboat. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd Stylistic Genre Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Base Painted, under free hand Purple-Blue, Intense Dark Boat Scene Combination A

Description:  Bead and Reel is characterized by a single row of molded, alternating beads and thin, vertical double lines.  It may be difficult to distinguish this element from Bead and Reel 02, which consists of alternating oval lozenges with two thin lines oriented on a diagonal.  The key differences between these two bands are the… Read more »

Description:  Molded or engine-turned lines that are incised onto a vessel body.  Basketwork is a general term used to capture all variation in this element type.  For example, these finely turned lines might be executed in different widths, directions and over a molded or fluted body.  Any combination of these lines should be cataloged as… Read more »

Description:  Often seen on White Salt-glazed stoneware, this stylistic element is characterized by a pierced lattice-like design, often part of a dot/diaper type combination band. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd Stylistic Genre Dot/Diaper/Basketweave Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Perforate Unidentified Molded No Applied Color Basket Weave 03 Individual A

Description:  Thin, molded ribbed strips of ceramic, most often Creamware, which are woven together to form a basket-like vessel.  The thin ribbed segments are called Basket Weave 2.  Please note that this stylistic element does not necessarily reflect the form of the vessel. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd Stylistic Genre None (leave this field blank)… Read more »

  Description:  Molded design found most often on Creamware, Whieldon, and White Salt-glazed stoneware. Characterized by multiple thin molded lines that cross over and under wider, molded bands giving the appearance of a woven surface. Cataloging Example for Example A Stylistic Genre Dot/Diaper/Basketweave Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Proximal Rim Molded… Read more »

  Description:  Molded decoration usually seen on White Salt-glazed stoneware, Creamware, and Whieldon wares. Barley decoration is characterized by raised beads (or barleys) that have a wavy, molded pattern surrounding the beads, as if imitating barley husks. Do not record the type of edge (rim) unless it is “spiked” (see “Scalloped edge, spiked”). Cataloging Example… Read more »

  Description:  Seen on handles. Characterized by regularly spaced molded and painted “ribs” meant to mimic cane joints. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd Stylistic Genre Polychrome, warm Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Handle Painted, under free hand Yellow, Muted Dark Bamboo 02 Individual A Exterior Handle Molded Not Applicable Bamboo 02… Read more »