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. models (representations)

Anotations

Scope note:

Ship models displayed in churches as votive offerings to protect those that went to sea or as showpieces at the altar of a guild. They were particularly popular in port cities in northern Europe, although found elsewhere.