Glossary entry

Chinese term or phrase:

蚶刺

English translation:

clam incision

Added to glossary by Caroline Moreno
Aug 30, 2007 18:50
16 yrs ago
Chinese term

蚶刺

Chinese to English Social Sciences Archaeology Pottery
Context is 蚶刺纹. Some kind of marks that can be made on pottery as a decoration or symbol. Thanks in advance!

Discussion

karcsy Sep 1, 2007:
clam used to create designs maybe in the form of incision, punctates or impression. It seems to be more of pucntates. Try searching for more info. Hope this helps.
karcsy Sep 1, 2007:
clam used to create designs maybe in the form of incision, punctates or impression. It seems to be more of pucntates. Try searching for more info. Hope this helps.
Caroline Moreno (asker) Aug 31, 2007:
Does it use the shell? Do you know if this type of decoration would use the clam shell? Thanks!

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clam incision

decoration made using clam incisions
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clam style inscription

it's just a decorative sketch carved on the face of the pottery and the sketch resemble a clam or the lines on a clamshell.
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