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The Basse-Yutz flagons, detail of lid with handle in the form of a dog or wolf; two more canine figures and a duck ornament the lid. From Basse-Yutz, France. Iron Age, La Tène period, ca. 450-400 BCE. One of a pair decorated with inlays of coral (now faded to white) and red enamel, this flagon is one of the outstanding examples of early Celtic art of the La Tène period. Used for pouring wine, beer or mead at feasts. The 'oriental' handles in the form of a dog or wolf was an idea from Greek or Etruscan art, but made in a local style; the palmette decorations under the spouts are a popular Celtic motif, though originally from Egypt, via Greece; the duck at the end of the spout is a purely native element of the decoration. oinochoe, flagon inlaid, enamelled; glass, coral, copper alloy, h. 39.6 cm. Inv. 1929,0511.1.

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART532310

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3264px × 2248px

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