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Why is a piggy bank called a piggy bank?
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A piggy bank is called a piggy bank due to its history. During the Middle Ages, people often kept money in pots made out of an orange clay called pygg. Due to the name of the clay, these pots were known as pygg pots. During the 19th century, clever potters began to design money banks in pig shapes as a play on the word “pygg.” After pig-shaped coin banks became popular, the term piggy bank expanded to include any coin bank with a whimsical shape or decorative details. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of coin banks.
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Piggy Bank
By Grayson Perry
Located in London, GB
Grayson Perry
Piggy Bank, 2017
White ceramic piggy bank painted in blue and glazed, with a rubber
Category
2010s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Ceramic
Piggy Bank
By Grayson Perry
Located in London, GB
White and blue, glazed, ceramic piggy bank. With rubber stopper, contained in the original
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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Grayson Perry, Piggy Bank - Ceramic Piggy Bank, British Art
By Grayson Perry
Located in Hamburg, DE
Grayson Perry (British, b. 1960)
Piggy Bank, 2017-2022
Medium: Ceramic piggy bank in blue and white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Piggy Bank
By Grayson Perry
Located in Bristol, GB
White ceramic piggy bank painted in blue and glazed, with rubber stopper
Unknown edition size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Rubber
Piggy Bank for Charity
Located in Copenhagen, K
Lovely piggy bank with inscription aiming to collect money for the society for children’s footwear
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Aladdin Brass Piggy Bank
Located in Firenze, FI
Keep your money safe and stylish with our brass piggy bank. Its charming design and high-quality
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass