Flagon 1550 - 1575

"Flagon" is a 16th-century silver flagon by German silversmith Ulrich Möringer. It is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY. The flagon is a piece of utilitarian silverwork, crafted with a meticulous attention to detail. This piece likely belonged to a wealthy patron and may have been commissioned for a special occasion. The inscription on the flagon is likely the maker's mark. This object is an example of early German metalwork, and its style reflects the influences of the Renaissance period.