H69.223.7

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17th century
20 in HIGH
(50.80 cm HIGH)
Museum Purchase
H69.223.7

Platform opposite Mission Platform





Jug. Description: copper water jug; top chained on. History: Spanish From the History Information Station Object: Hammered copper water jug made in 17th century Spain. History: This jug is typical of the containers used in the California missions. Copper is a soft, malleable metal which is easy to shape by hammering. The repeated hammering also hardens the metal. Because copper is durable and resistant to rust, it was often used to make storage and carrying vessels, such as this jug. Museum Purchase

Used: Spanish

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