Description:  The Bamboo stylistic element is characterized by thinly spaced vertical parallel lines with short horizontal lines that represent joints in the plant. There will occasionally be thin, dark, feathery leaves associated with the plant. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd Stylistic Genre Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Base… Read more »

  Description:  Use this stylistic element when there is a decorative element that represents part of an animal, for instance a head, but when there is not enough of the body to determine the specific type of animal. This designation can also be used for stylized animals, when the type of animal cannot be determined…. Read more »

Description:  This edge differs from a scalloped edge in that it has a straight edge that is angled, rather than a curved edge. Note that the patterned band is Beaded Band 05. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd Stylistic Genre Not Applicable Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Body Molded No Applied Color… Read more »

Description: A rouletted band consisting of three stacked rows of rectangles/squares. The sizes of squares may vary between rows. 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 Scratch Blue Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior… Read more »

Description: A single band of molded beads directly on the rim of the vessel. 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 Molded Edge Decoration, other Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Rim Molded No… Read more »

Description: A band of rouletted beads with a vertical line 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 Molded Edge Decoration, other Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Proximal Rim Rouletted No Applied… Read more »

Description: A single band of molded beads; unlike Beaded Band 01, there is no recessed panel. 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 Molded Edge Decoration, other Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior… Read more »

Description: A single band of beads in a recessed panel. 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 Molded Edge Decoration, other Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Proximal Rim Molded No Applied Color… Read more »

  Description: Botanical Band 60 is characterized by a central line, with pairs of heart-shaped/ivy leaves and short diagonal lines with small berry-like dots emanating from it. Note that the plain band in the image is not part of Botanical Band 60. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:     Stylistic Genre Polychrome, Warm Interior/Exterior Location… Read more »

  Description: A continuous wavy band of connected leaf elements. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:     Stylistic Genre Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Body Painted, under free hand Purple-Blue, Intense Dark Botanical Band 59 Stacked Combination A