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. tureens

Anotations

Scope note:

The largest type of tureen, said to have been used originally to serve a particular kind of Spanish stew; they are commonly of round body resting on feet or a pedestal, with two handles and a cover, usually made of silver but sometimes of porcelain; most examples date from the 18th century.