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 function]
7. symbols

Narrower term/s

• āyudha

Anotations

Scope note:

Objects, or representations of objects, symbolizing and suggesting other objects or ideas, especially by clear natural aptness or association, such as a balance as an emblem of justice. For allegorical pictures with mottoes, use "emblems (allegorical pictures)."