Vessel, ceramic

Vessel, ceramic

Description:

This stylistic element should be used for describing images of ceramic vessels on ceramics, which should be identified by vessel style and decoration. As this example shows, this is a ceramic vessel holding a pineapple. This stylistic element is not only seen on polychrome painted pearlwares but also on wares such as Black Basalt.

Cataloging Example for depicted sherd:

Stylistic Genre
Polycrhome, warm
Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif
Exterior Body Painted, under free hand Yellow-Red, Intense Medium Vessel, ceramic Individual A
Exterior Body Painted, under free hand Red/Yellow-Red, Muted Dark Vessel, ceramic Individual A
Exterior Body Painted, under free hand Green-Yellow, Muted Medium Botanical, Unidentified Individual A
Exterior Body Painted, under free hand Yellow-Red, Intense Medium Fruit Individual A
Exterior Body Painted, under free hand Red/Yellow-Red, Muted Dark Fruit Individual A