Light-on-dark

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.