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. culinary containers
8. [containers for serving and consuming food]
9. [vessels for serving and consuming food]
10. condiment vessels

Anotations

Scope note:

Vessels having a perforated top for sprinkling ground pepper on food. Pepper shakers are made in a variety of forms and materials, including glass, ceramic, and metal. They are often paired with a saltshaker. Saltshakers and pepper shakers may be designed in whimsical forms that are considered collectibles. For similar objects for sprinkling pepper but made of precious materials and designed as part of a larger set of casters, particularly in historical or formal usage, use "pepper casters." For devices used for storing and grinding peppercorns, use "peppermills."