Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Physical Attributes Facet
3. Design Elements (hierarchy name)
4. design elements (attributes)
5. ornament areas

Anotations

Scope note:

Ground or area on which patterns or other designs or images are located, as on rugs or flags; the ground of each division of armorial flags and shields on which the charges are placed; and the blank areas on either the obverse or reverse of coins, tokens, or medals not occupied by the central design or the legends or inscriptions.