Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Early Western World
6. Mediterranean (Early Western World)
7. Aegean
8. Aegean styles
9. Aegean pottery styles
10. Minoan pottery styles

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to a style of Early Minoan pottery produced primarily in northeastern Crete, though used widely throughout the island. It may have developed from Vasiliki ware, when painted ornament first reappeared in the form of a few painted white lines. In its mature form, it is characterized by crisp geometric motifs painted in off-white paint on a coat of dark slip. Designs typically include circles, complex diagonal bands, and spirals.