cazo, pot

Datelate 18th-early 19th Century

MediumCopper

DimensionsIncluding Handles: 19 × 36 in., 51 lb. (48.3 × 91.4 cm, 23.1 kg)

ClassificationsTools & Equipment for Materials

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase, 1995 General Obligation Bonds

Object numberPC1998.23.14

DescriptionLarge copper cazo made from a single sheet of hammered copper with two loop handles--with flared sides and made fom a single piece of round stock flattened at the ends and riveted to the body. Bottom around the edge has thirteen repairs made with copper patches held with copper rivets (evidence of some solder repairs over the original repairs). Rim of the cazo is reinforced with straps of copper riveted to the body with large copper rivets. One handle has been repaired with copper rivets and backed with copper washers.

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