Paste is a coarse earthenware, buff or tan in color, often with visible mineral tempering. Vessels can be either wheel-thrown or bat molded.

Surface is covered with white and/or brown slip, and decorated in a variety of ways. A lead glaze is applied over the slip decoration, giving the pottery it’s characteristic yellow and brown appearance.

Decoration methods include trailing slip designs, “jewelling” (placing dots of slip on bands of contrasting color); combing, marbling (joggling), and impressed designs.

Platters are usually decorated only in one side, and typically have a crimped (“piecrust”) lip.