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A flagon lid found at Kenchester (Magna) showing the top sides of a pair of naked feet. Flagons for serving wine and other liquids were made from metal, pottery or glass. This fragment is from a metal flagon, made from a copper alloy. It is forms the base of the handle where the handle attaches to the vessel wall, and has been finely decorated with a pair of slender naked feet.

Details
Accession Number 6058
Date 43 - 300
Period Roman
Collection Archaeology
Technique cast
Material Copper alloy
Creator
Name
Locality Kenchester
Locality Magna
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