Basse-Yutz, Moselle.
Location on map.
Two bronze flagons were found together with
two imported bronze stamnoi during road construction in 1927. The
precise find circumstances remain uncertain; the vessels may possibly
have formed part of a (cremation?) burial, an ancient hoard, or a
secondary deposit. The vessels evince traces of use, relining and
repair. In addition, they have undergone modern museum restoration.
The remarkable find and the four bronze vessels, including technical
explanations and full bibliography, were exhaustively published in
1990 by Vincent and Ruth Megaw.
Flagons:
Bronze, coral and "enamel."
La Tène A; ca. 400 B.C.E.
 Flagon 1: Height: 39.65 cm. |
 Flagon 1: Height: 39.65 cm. Flagon 2: Height: 40.6 cm (restored). British Museum 1929.5-11.2.
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Details:  Cast and inlaid Handle |
Top of Flagon with lid.   Animal on lip. |
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Polychrome ornament fields and bands demonstrate a delight in contrasting sculptural textures, materials and colors.  |
View of pattern below spout . Coral inlay portions contrast sharply with surrounding bronze. Complex, simulated weave pattern is bracketed by curvilinear floral forms continued up spout in incisied technique.  after Megaw 1970 Pl. III |
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Detail of lower handle attachment with stylized human features.  |
Geometric segments are arranged to form complex interlacing patterns. The color of the bronze and its reflectivity are contrasted with coral and enamel inlay.  |
after Megaw 1990
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