Eating Plate

A shallow bowl-like vessel, circular in shape, having a relatively flat inside bottom and a flat or nearly flat rim extending from the top of the body. The diameter shall be 6 inches (152.4 millimeters) up to and including 10 1/2 inches (266.7 millimeters) in diameter and it shall be less than 1 7/8 inches (47.625 millimeters) in height. It may be compartmented. See also dish (as modified); bowl (as modified); and platter, food serving. Excludes plate, paper; saucer (as modified); and tray, mess, compartmented.