Description: This band consists of clusters of dots below a single solid line, enclosed by connected scallops. 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 Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Proximal Rim Painted,… Read more »

Description: This band is similar to Dot Cluster Band 01. It is bound by a single band at the top with repeating three-dot clusters attached to it. Unlike Dot Cluster Band 01, there is no band below. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example… Read more »

Description: This band is bound by a single band at the top with repeating three-dot clusters attached to it, and a double band at the bottom. 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 Interior/Exterior Location Decorative… Read more »

Description: This band consists of a single line of dots bordered by two thick single bands. 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 Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Proximal Rim Painted, over… Read more »

Description: This band consists of a single line of impressed dots or finer-shaped depressions. Dot Band 05 seen in this example below the rim on Colonoware. 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 None: leave field blank Interior/Exterior… Read more »

Description: This band consists of several small dots and one larger dot that are repeated between two plain bands. 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 Polychrome, Warm Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Proximal… Read more »

Description: Dot Band 03 consists of a single line of dots bordered by a single band on the top and a double band on the bottom. The band can be wavy or straight. Often seen in overglaze Chinese porcelain. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element…. Read more »

Description: Dot Band 02 is a series of connected squares. In the center of each square is a single dot. Think of cells in a plant. Note that each cell is rectangular or square, not round, which is what distinguishes this band from a Fish Roe Band. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element… Read more »

Description: Dot Band 01 is characterized by a single band of dots that encircle a vessel. This band may or may not have two thin solid bands on either side. 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: Dogtooth Band 06 consists of the simplest saw-tooth motif : a plain zigzag line with no additional bounding lines. The example shown here is seen on Colonoware. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre None: leave field blank Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Body Incised, free hand No Applied… Read more »