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. liturgical vessels

Anotations

Scope note:

Shallow saucer-shaped plates used in Christian liturgy on which the large host rests on the altar at times before and after consecration. For a dish or bowl used to hold the hosts during distribution to the faithful, use "communion bowls."