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Pirlie pig
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from Throsk, Stirlingshire
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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
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- 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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