Description: Similar to Botanical Band 55: Connected ovals or leaf-like objects create a continuous pattern of “V’s” with “triangles” composed of three shapes between them. Similar to Botanical Band 19 but the “triangles” in that band are a single shape. This band has the addition of a background of closely-spaced, parallel vertical lines. Cataloging… Read more »

  Description: Repeating half-circle “waves” composed of floral and botanical elements extend from a regularly placed vertical flower that sits on a double band. 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 57 Individual… Read more »

  Description: Composed of a central four-petal flower with a single stem that has multiple buds off it, extending in both directions. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Proximal Rim Painted, under free hand Purple-Blue, Intense Dark Botanical Band 56 Individual A… Read more »

  Description: This band is characterized by is characterized by connected ovals or leaf-like objects, creating a continuous pattern of “V’s” with “triangles” composed of three shapes between them. Similar to Botanical Band 19 but the “triangles” in that band are a single shape. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior… Read more »

  Description: Botanical Band 52 is characterized by connected ovals or leaf-like objects, creating a continuous pattern of “V’s.” Similar to Botanical Band 05, but without the half-circles connecting the diagonal leaves. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Proximal Rim Painted, under… Read more »

  Description: Similar to Botanical Band 33 but lacks the triangular peaks between the repeating pattern of fern-like leaves. Also slightly similar in appearance to some spearhead bands. Commonly found on black basalt. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Molded Edge Decoration, other Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Proximal… Read more »

  Description: Stylized meandering wheat pattern encircling proximal rim. Seen here on ironstone. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Molded Edge Decoration, other Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Proximal Rim Molded No Applied Color Botanical Band 48 Individual A  

  Description: One to two horizontal bands bound the main pattern, which consists of alternating triple and single vertical oblique lines. Small leaves are painted along the single lines. Since horizontal bands bound it, it’s considered a band. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Polychrome, warm Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element… Read more »

  Description: This band consists of a central wavy band with stem- and leaf-like elements extending out from the side of the band and alternating above or below the band. In this example a thin band frames the top but not the bottom. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Overglaze, handpainted Interior/Exterior Location… Read more »

  Description: This molded band consists of a row of trees touching one another. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Molded Edge Decoration, other Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Proximal Rim Molded Not Applicable Botanical Band 45 Individual A