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. liturgical containers
9. liturgical vessels

Anotations

Scope note:

Small plate or saucer-shaped item, often having or mounted on a handle and made of precious metal, used in Christian services during the distribution of the eucharist to prevent crumbs from the host from falling to the ground as the celebrant places the host in the mouth of the faithful. For the general term referring to any type of metal objects used for the liturgy, use "church plate."