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 function or context]
7. ceremonial containers
8. liturgical containers
9. reliquaries

Anotations

Scope note:

Receptacle, typically of gold, silver, or another precious material, intended for the preservation of relics, which are the physical remains of a holy person or an object of particular veneration. Reliquary monstrances are distinguished by having an opening or transparent covering, sometimes a horizontal cylinder of glass, crystal, etc. through which the venerated object may be seen. For receptacles specifically for the display of the sacred Host, use "monstrances."