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.

Example A
Cataloging Example for Sherd A:
Stylistic Genre |
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Dot/Diaper/Basketweave |
Interior/Exterior | Location | Decorative Technique | Color | Stylistic Element | Motif |
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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 |

Example B
Cataloging Example for Sherd B:
Stylistic Genre |
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Overglaze, handpainted |
Interior/Exterior | Location | Decorative Technique | Color | Stylistic Element | Motif |
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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 |