Basse-Yutz, easten France About 450 BCE These bronze flagons were found with two Etruscan bronze Stamnoi (vessels used for mixing wine) at Basse-Yutz, Lorraine, France in 1927. It seems they came from a grave. The flagons are masterpieces of what is known as 'early Celtic' or 'La Tène' art. This art first appeared on metal objects from eastern France and western Germany about 450 BCE. It borrowed from and altered motifs found on Greek and Etruscan objects, which are sometimes found in Iron Age graves. The overall shape of the flagons is similar to Etruscan beaked flagons. Dogs, which form the flagon handles are also found in Greek art. (P&E 1929.0510.1, 1945.0511.1-3)
aperture=f2.8 focal length: 60.0 mm exposure 1/80 sec ISO: 2000