A flagon is a traditional vessel with a narrow spout, made from leather, metal or ceramic earthenware, used for holding and drinking water, ale, wine and other liquids.
The word flagon is thought to come from from the Middle French word 'flascon', or 'flacon' for bottle.
Before the Roman conquest, pottery was produced in Britain locally, changing little over the centuries and vessels were made by hand, using locally sourced materials.
The first Roman pottery was imported from Europe by a few wealthy individuals. However, the arrival of the Romans in Britain in AD 43 introduced a new world of wine and food and there was now a great influx of imported styles.
The word flagon is thought to come from from the Middle French word 'flascon', or 'flacon' for bottle.
Before the Roman conquest, pottery was produced in Britain locally, changing little over the centuries and vessels were made by hand, using locally sourced materials.
The first Roman pottery was imported from Europe by a few wealthy individuals. However, the arrival of the Romans in Britain in AD 43 introduced a new world of wine and food and there was now a great influx of imported styles.
Roman Earthenware Flagons
These included exotic forms made on a wheel, fine table wares and utilitarian vessels not seen before. The first Roman wares in Britain were probably made by migrant continental potters or potters brought in by the army, to supply the troops.
The style of Roman, earthenware flagon illustrated above, is typical of those made in the 1st century AD and was in use throughout the Empire with minor local variations.
Flagons are still evident today and are sometimes used as a novel and visually appealing alternative to glass bottles.
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"Stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples, for I am sick of love"
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