Pirlie pig

A pirlie pig is a money box or piggy bank. This earthenware example is from the site of a post-Medieval kiln at Throsk in Stirlingshire. It dates from between 1630 and 1700 and would have been discarded as it was not formed properly.

Pirlie pig with a damaged top from a post-Medieval kiln at Throsk, Stirlingshire

Large quantities of Throsk earthenware was produced in the 17th century. It was not of high quality but it was in demand throughout Scotland. Some of the potters called themselves piggers from 'pig' the old Scots word for an earthenware vessel.

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Online ID:	000-100-079-213-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MEM 174
Date:	Between 1630 and 1700
Material:	Pottery
Dimensions:	91 mm H x 109 mm Dia
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Where:	Scotland, Stirlingshire, Throsk
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