Description: A band of connected trumpet-shaped, three-lobed flowers oriented in one direction, though the direction may change at a central point. In this example, the garland forms a meandering frame around a central text or scene. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging… Read more »

Description: Garland Band 07 is characterized by an undulating line that forms a stylized “stem” with alternating flower elements that extend from it. Two green leaves extend from it, alternating with three small blue circular “blooms.” A solid line bisects the garland horizontally. Both this line as well as the garland are regularly interrupted with… Read more »

Description: Garland Band 06 is characterized by an undulating line, with an alternating pattern of a feather-like leaf followed by three leaves on each side: two dark colored with one yellow leaf in the middle. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example for… Read more »

Description: Characterized by closely-spaced hatch marks or circles that are attached to an undulating line. 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 Exterior Body Painted under,… Read more »

Description: Garland 4 is characterized by a blue undulating line that has small mustard colored leaves and large, feathery green foliage emanating from the line. 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… Read more »

Description: Multiple thin lines coming off of an undulating botanical garland gives Garland Band  03 a fern-like quality. Simultaneously, a strand of connected color beads runs through the undulating band. 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: Garland Band 01 is a delicate botanical garland that undulates around a thin band, which encircles the vessel. Two thickly painted leaves radiate from the undulating garland and are interspersed with feathery leaves. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example for… Read more »

Description: Long, rouletted vertical lines with painted lines above and below the rouletting define this band. This band is similar to Hatched Line Band 10 except this band is bounded by painted lines. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example for Depicted… Read more »

Description: Composed of a row of crescents.  Note that it is similar to Hatched Line Band 06, but Hatched Line Band 06 is composed of white space between the crescent shapes. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:  … Read more »

Description: Repeated thin, vertical lines that encircle the vessel’s body. Note that this band is similar to Hatched Line Band 09, but the repeated elements are wavy and not completely vertical for Hatched Line Band 09. This band is also similar to Hatched Line Band 12, but that band is bound by horizontal plain bands…. Read more »