Flagon
Flagon
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- Description
- Small Chartres type bulbous or bellied flagon or pichet with a high collar cut away at back for the flat inset lid, which is stamped incuse "P D" and incised with two concentric circles at center; no spout. Beaded angled tab thumb piece and lamb's-tongue extension. Molded bands around top of neck, shoulder, and lower body above flared base. Faint incised lines around collar. Strap handle with ridged thumbrest and short square terminal; cylindrical strut. No other marks.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- measure
- date made
- mid 18th century
- place made
- France: Centre-Val de Loire, Chartres
- Physical Description
- pewter (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 6 in x 4 1/4 in x 3 1/4 in; 15.24 cm x 10.795 cm x 8.255 cm
- ID Number
- DL.67.0264
- catalog number
- 67.0264
- accession number
- 250853
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Constance Dwan Wylie (Walker Gill Wylie Collection)
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- Cultural and Community Life: Domestic Life
- Domestic Furnishings
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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