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. dishes (vessels for food)
11. plates (general, dishes)

Anotations

Scope note:

Large dinner plates, typically decorative and measuring 10-13 inches in diameter, that are placed on a formal dining table prior to dinner participants being seated and before food is served. The service plate remains at the place setting, with the bowls and plates of the dinner service placed on top of it, until the main entré is served, or until dessert is served; service plate use and etiquette varies by location and time period. For ceramic or metal platters for serving the meat course, use "chargers (platters)."