Piggy bank
Contrary to popular belief, the piggy bank is not a European invention. Many terracotta piggy banks have been found on Java. Most are in the form of a pig, as the fat animal evoked associations with wealth. The slot for coins is still visible on the back of this example.
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Piggy bank
Contrary to popular belief, the piggy bank is not a European invention. Many terracotta piggy banks have been found on Java. Most are in the form of a pig, as the fat animal evoked associations with wealth. The slot for coins is still visible on the back of this example.
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Gift of C. Oorthuys, Baak
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Schenking van C. Oorthuys, Baak
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description
Anders dan vaak wordt gedacht ...... voor de munten nog zichtbaar.
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Contrary to popular belief, th ...... e on the back of this example.
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identifier
AK-RAK-1988-18
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publisher
Rijksmuseum
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title
Piggy bank
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Spaarvarken
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created
c. 1300 - c. 1500
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ca. 1300 - ca. 1500
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extent
breedte 13,0 cm
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depth 17.3 cm
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diepte 17,3 cm
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height 16.0 cm
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hoogte 16,0 cm
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width 13.0 cm
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Collectie: Zuidoost-Azië, maritiem (collectie)
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spatial
temporal
14e eeuw
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14th century
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15e eeuw
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15th century
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