Scroll Band 05

Description:

This band is characterized by small, finely painted swirls of an incomplete scroll. They alternated direction and have small lines, or “tick” marks extending from sections of the scroll. These swirls lie between two thin solid lines. There may or may not be a solid colored background.

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
Overglaze, handpainted
Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif
Exterior Body Painted, over free hand Red, Intense Dark Scroll Band 05 Individual A
Exterior Body Painted, over free hand Gilt Scroll Band 05 Individual A