Description: One to two horizontal bands bound the main pattern, which consists of double diagonal lines that are crossed by a thin, undulating line (these diagonal lines can be filled with color). Small leaves are painted along the undulating line. There are also leaves or some other type of foliage at the point where the… Read more »

Description: A linear pattern of flowers, leaves, and dots characterizes this band. Two horizontal bands bound the main pattern, which consists of a central band. Short diagonal lines come off the band and each diagonal line has a jagged flower at its end. Leaves are painted directly off of the central band and are flanked… Read more »

Description: Botanical Band 5 is characterized by a zigzag pattern of ovals or leaf-like objects. Half-circles connect the diagonal leaves. This band also looks like an alternating pattern of upside-down and right side up lotus flowers. Botanical Band 52 is very similar, but without the connecting half-circles. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre… Read more »

Description: Botanical Band 4 consists of diagonal pairs of leaves that form a zigzag pattern. Open circles are painted in the triangular spaces formed by the leaves. Two to four thin lines bracket the leaves. Extend downward from the underside of the lowest band are small, three lobed leaves or perhaps “spearheads”. Cataloging Example for… Read more »

Description: Molded band of leaf medallions composed of four leaves surrounding a central “berry” or molded bead. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Molded Edge Decoration, Other Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Base Molded No Applied Color Botanical Band 03 Individual A  

Description: A line or chain of botanical elements, as depicted, painted horizontally around a vessel. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Overglaze, handpainted Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Proximal Rim Painted, over free hand Red, Muted Dark Botanical Band 02 Individual A Exterior Proximal Rim Painted, over free hand Yellow, Muted… Read more »

Description: This band consists of alternating diagonal unattached lines or “branches” with small leaves forming a zigzag pattern. There is a cluster of four dots or “berries” at the end of each line or “branch.” This band is most often seen on overglaze Chinese porcelains. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Overglaze, handpainted… Read more »

Description: A single row of connected ovals composed of filled ovals within them. Two small ovals or circles are placed at the junction of each oval. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Overglaze, handpainted Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Body Painted, under free hand Blue, Intense Dark Lettering Individual… Read more »

Description: Multiple molded beads that lie at an angle adjacent to one another, resembling a cable or rope. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Body Molded No Applied Color Cable Band 05 Individual A  

Description: Cloud Band 02 is a rather irregular solid band of color that undulates and resembles a cloud. This band is always one color. 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… Read more »