Description:

A swirly, leaf-like, botanical element that functions as a divider between molded or painted designs, including those found on edge decorated wares such as White Salt Glaze and Whieldon, and overglazed Chinese porcelain.

Stylistic Genre:

The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element.

Plume_botanical

Example A

Cataloging Example for Sherd A:

 

Stylistic Genre
Dot/Diaper/Basketweave
Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif
Interior Proximal Rim Molded No Applied Color Plume, Botanical Adjacent Combination A
Interior Proximal Rim Molded No Applied Color Diaper/4 Dot Adjacent Combination A
Interior Proximal Rim Molded No Applied Color Basket Weave 01 Adjacent Combination A
Plume_botanical_b

Example B

Cataloging Example for Sherd B:

Stylistic Genre
Overglaze, handpainted
Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif
Interior Proximal Rim Painted, over free hand Red, Muted Medium Plume, Botanical Stacked Combination A
Interior Proximal Rim Painted, over free hand Red, Intense Dark Diaper/1 Dot Stacked Combination A
Interior Proximal Rim Painted, over free hand Red-purple, muted medium Unidentified Individual A
Exterior Rim Painted, over free hand Gilt Plain Band 06 Individual B