Description: “Strings” of herringbone columns extending down from rim. Sections of the herringbone pattern are separated by a bow element. May or may not be painted. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example for Top Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Molded Edge Decoration, other… Read more »

Description: Any representation of a heart, stylized or otherwise. The example seen here is on Westerwald. 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 Blue, molded/stamped/incised \ Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Body Painted, under free… Read more »

Description: Use this when there is a small portion of a dash band present, but the specific band cannot be identified. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element.

Description: Circle Band, unid. should be used when small, unidentifiable portions of a circle band are present on a sherd. It is often the case that one can identify the decoration as a circle band but cannot specify which exact band is represented. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color,… Read more »

Description: Garland Band, unid. should be used when small, unidentifiable portions of a garland are present on a sherd. It is often the case that one can identify the decoration as a garland but cannot specify which exact garland is represented. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative… Read more »

Description: Garland Band 13 is characterized by an undulating solid wavy line with dots on the inside of each curve. The dots appear on both sides of the wavy line. This wavy line is similar to Wavy Band 07. In addition, sprigs comprised of brown lines and green ovals (leaves) are present in the curves… Read more »

Description: A single plain band with a meandering band atop it. The meandering band is composed of closely-spaced “leaves” oriented in the same direction. A three-part stacked half-circle element is alternated with the meandering band, placed in the blank spaces between its peaks and troughs. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on… Read more »

Description: A central plain band with a meandering band atop it. Three-part floral elements extend from curved “stems” oriented in one direction off of the meandering band at close intervals. 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: A double plain band with a meandering band atop it. The meandering band is composed of closely-spaced chevron elements oriented in the same direction. A single large dot is alternated with the meandering band, placed in the blank spaces between its peaks and troughs. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on… Read more »

Description: Composed of a central band (made up of connected ovals) with a meandering band atop it. Various floral elements extend from the meandering band, punctuated by symmetrical radial flowers at central points. In this example the garland forms a circular frame around central text. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on… Read more »