faience

/faɪˈɑns/
noun
  1. A type of glazed ceramic or earthenware, often brightly colored, used for decorative objects and tiles.
    • The bathroom was decorated with hand-painted faience tiles from Morocco.
    • The museum displayed ancient Egyptian faience beads in shades of blue and green.
    • She bought a small faience vase from a local artisan market.
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