Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Visual Works (hierarchy name)
5. visual works (works)
6. [visual works by material or technique]
7. ceramic ware (visual works)
8. pottery (visual works)
9. earthenware
10. tin-glazed ware
11. faience (earthenware)

Narrower term/s

• faïence patronymique

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to popular utilitarian 18th-century earthenware that has inscriptions as part of the decoration, the name from the French for "talking faience." Much of this ware was produced at Nevers, France, and the items are principally plates, jugs, and bowls. The inscriptions include the names of the owner, coats of arms, Masonic symbols, references to poetry, songs, or proverbs, commemorations of birthdays or anniversaries, or other themes.