Coin Container

MOA: University of British Columbia

3078/4

Acorn shaped ceramic coin bank. There is a diagonal slot in the upper part of the acorn. The top of the acorn and the foot are painted with a darker orange slip or paint. The base is signed "Mario Lagartinh[o] Estremoz" (the last name cuts off the edge).


  • Type of Item container
  • Culture Portuguese
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 12.0 cm, diameter 7.3 cm (overall)

  • Creator Mario Lagartinho
  • Previous Owner Anthony A. Shelton
  • Received from Anthony A. Shelton

  • Made in Estremoz

  • Creation Date during 2010
  • Ownership Date before October 20, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on October 20, 2014

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition excellent
  • Accession Number 3078/0004