Description: Circle Band 03 consists of a band of connected open circles bound by a plain band above and below it. A horizontal dash band runs along the circle centers and two vertical “ticks” are placed at the center of each circle creating a dashed cross appearance inside each circle. Stylistic Genre: The genre for… Read more »

Description: This classification should be used when small, unidentifiable portions of a Trellis band are present on a sherd. It is often the case that the decoration can be identified as a Trellis band but there is not enough present to name the exact Trellis band.  Trellis Band, unid. should be used in these cases…. Read more »

Description: This band is similar to Trellis Band 27 except this band is composed of a single X alternating with double Xs and triple Xs. 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, Muted Dark Trellis Band… Read more »

Description: Use this term when you have a spearhead band, but cannot identify the exact one. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element.

Description: Use this term when you have a scallop band, but cannot identify the exact one. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element.

Description: Use this term when you have a roulette band, but cannot identify the exact one. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element.

Description: Use this term when you have a plain band, but cannot identify the exact one. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element.

Description: Repeated short vertical lines that create small channels characterize Beaded Band 05. The example to the left shows this band at the foot ring/base of a vessel. Stylistic Genre: Molded Edge Decoration, other Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Molded Edge Decoration, other Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Base… Read more »

Description: Most often seen on Westerwald, this stylistic element is used whenever a sprigged element can be identified as a medallion, but cannot be specifically identified beyond that. 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 Not Applicable Interior/Exterior Location… Read more »

Description: Any combination of elements that form a hunt scene. This usually involves natural elements, such as trees or bushes, dogs and men. In the case of the example, this is a sprig-molded image of riders on horses, hounds, and a fox racing through the woods. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on… Read more »