VINTAGE 1940s-1960s PAINTED TERRA COTTA ITALIAN WEDDING JAR

Purpose: To collect monetary gifts for the newly married couple. Material: Typically made of terra cotta. Design: Hand-painted with floral designs, often featuring daisies and other flowers. Usage: Coins and bills are inserted through a slot at the top. The jar is usually broken open on the first anniversary to access the money. Symbolism: Represents prosperity and good fortune for the couple. Modern Use: Can also be used as a decorative item or a traditional piggy bank. This is a wedding piggy bank or adult piggy bank made out of painted terra-cotta beautiful floral pictures on front. Height about 15 inches At the widest area, it is about 9 inches base is about 5 1/2 inches Wear on paint found on final frame.