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Roman pitchers were made of many metals, but precious metal pitchers in silver and gold have
largely vanished because they were melted down and reused. Many bronze pitchers such as
this one were less expensive than their precious metal counterparts and have survived because
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Etruscans applied their metalworking expertise to the making of various household items. Small
bronze jugs such as this were a more modest option for those who could not afford gold and
silver vessels. However, bronze vessels were highly sought after because they could be gilded
to look like they were made of solid gold or silver. Jugs like these were often exported
throughout the Mediterranean.