Compass-defined decoration in CERAMICA CH

Andreas Heege, 2022

Compass-defined decoration is a type of incised decoration that is created using a pair of compasses. In Switzerland, compasses were used to decorate earthenware in Langnau and Bugnei, among other places.

Compass-defined decoration on Langnau pottery.

Inkwell from the Deragisch workshop in Bugnei, Canton of Graubünden with compass-defined decoration (Klostermuseum Disentis).

Translation Sandy Haemmerle

German: Zirkelschlagdekor, Zirkelschlagornament

French: décor gravé au compas, ornements réalisés au compas