Money Box

15th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Money box of grey earthenware, covered with a yellow glaze stained in places with green. Circular with three horizontal ribs on the body ans small base. On the top are a knob and a slit for the insertion of money.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Greyish earthenware covered with a yellow glaze.
Brief description
Money box of greyish earthenware covered with a yellow glaze. Found in Paris. French, 15th century.
Physical description
Money box of grey earthenware, covered with a yellow glaze stained in places with green. Circular with three horizontal ribs on the body ans small base. On the top are a knob and a slit for the insertion of money.
Dimensions
  • Taken from register height: 3 5/8in
  • Taken from register diameter: 3 1/4in
Credit line
Given by J.H. Fitzhenry.
Object history
Found in Paris.
Given by J.H. Fitzhenry.
Formerly Victor Gay Collection.
Production
Found in Paris.
Collection
Accession number
C.200-1909

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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