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:

Plates for consuming food, equipped with a reservoir in or under the plate that could be filled with hot water, used to keep the food warm for a prolonged period. Historically these have been made entirely of porcelain, combinations of porcelain and metals, and now plastic. They are often but not exclusively found in care-giving environments such as hospitals.