Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Containers (hierarchy name)
5. containers (receptacles)
6. [containers by form]
7. vessels (containers)

Anotations

Scope note:

Vessels often made of bronze, with dual spouts; one on each side of the reservoir, that were usually suspended within a niche, and used to dispense water by tilting to one side or the other. Used before the advent of running water, most date from the Middle Ages.