incised decoration

collocation in English

meaningsofinciseanddecoration

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incise
verb[T usually passive]
uk
/ɪnˈsaɪz/us
/ɪnˈsaɪz/
to cut the surface of something carefully with a ...
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decoration
noun
uk
/ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌdek.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/
the activity of making something look more attractive by putting things on it or around it, or something that you use to ...
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(Definition ofinciseanddecorationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Two modeled whorls were found, one withinciseddecorationaround the central hole.
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They are thin enough to be flexible when worn, and for theinciseddecorationto appear as relief on their underside.
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There is someinciseddecoration, but a large part of the surface was normally left plain.
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The term zoned is used to describe the surface treatment ofinciseddecorationfound on the exterior of this particular pottery type.
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Pots with a new type ofinciseddecorationappeared about 1200 and lasted for about 200 years.
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Some had simple punched orinciseddecorationon the bow.
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The front panels and sounding board carryinciseddecoration.
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Each carries exquisite, low-relief,inciseddecorationportraying lovelorn, winged beings engaged in the romantic quest to find the ideal lover and soul-mate.
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Whereas many stoneware glazes obscure the body itself, the saltglaze method served to highlight the impressed andinciseddecorationon the surface of their pots.
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It was probably made from pine wood having aninciseddecorationon the shaft, which is not recognizable in the photo.
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Incised decorations included geometric patterns and circle motifs.
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The wheel may also be used during the process of trimming the excess body from dried ware and for applyinginciseddecorationor rings of color.
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The bowl hasinciseddecoration, possibly representing clouds or the reflection of clouds in the water.
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Inciseddecorationis virtually absent.
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Commonly the figurines are small, measuring and constructed by the coil and pinch methods with carved or incised decorations, a forming method that is sculptural.
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These were burnished, painted and red washed with some incised decorations.
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The quantity of iron oxide in the clay combined with later incised decorations allowed for a variety of decorations to be applied.
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The spirals consist of flat rectangular strips with richly incised decorations and stylized palmettes.
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