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. serving dishes
12. platters (carrying dishes)

Anotations

Scope note:

Large platters, usually circular or oval, often earthenware or metal, used for serving meat. For other, circular or rectangular dishes, sometimes of wood, on which meat or other food is carved or served, use "trenchers." For large plates set under dinner plates at table, use "service plates."