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

Anotations

Scope note:

Trays or platters, usually of circular or octagonal shape and made of various materials: wood panel upon which a scene or symbolism had been painted, ceramics having similar scenes or family crests, or metal. The trays were important symbolic gifts made on the occasion of a successful birth in late medieval and Early Modern Europe, particularly in Italy. Food, clothing, or other gifts were often presented stacked upon the tray.