Ceramic piggy bank, Portuguese design, 1970s, made in Portugal
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Description
A piggy bank featuring a four-leaf clover motif, Portuguese ceramics – hand-painted, 1970s.
A unique ceramic money box from Portugal – a region renowned for its decorative ceramics with a distinctly folk-inspired, warm character.
A model with a classic, solid shape and a subtly stylised form, decorated with a hand-painted four-leaf clover motif – a symbol of luck and prosperity. The contrast of green against white glaze, along with delicate, warm accents in shades of honey and brown, creates a composition with a distinctly Mediterranean, artisanal character. Money boxes of this type were a popular decorative item in the second half of the 20th century – they combined practical function with the aesthetics of craftsmanship, often made in small pottery workshops and individually decorated. The clover motif lends it additional symbolic significance – it is not merely an object, but also a subtle ‘good luck charm’ within a space.
Condition: The item is in its original condition and may have minor scratches and normal signs of wear.
Technical data
| height: | 13 cm |
| width: | 23 cm |
| depth: | 13 cm |