Bead-rim pottery From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bead-rim pottery refers to the presence of a rounded molding on the lip of a jar, bowl, or dish, both to add strength and assist in handling.[1] ↑ Darvill, Timothy (2003). The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology. Oxford University Press, UK. p. 42. ISBN 0-19-280005-1. This ceramic art and design-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.vte Related Articles