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. ceremonial vessels

Anotations

Scope note:

Vessels in the shape of a scallop shell, either a natural shell or a shell-shaped dish of metal, often precious metal. They are used to scoop and pour the baptismal water over the head of the baptized, usually over a baptismal basin or baptismal font.