Image source: Moooi — The Killing of the Piggy Bank
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The Killing of the Piggy Bank
Porcelain vase by Marcel Wanders for Moooi showing the moment a piggy bank is struck.
300 × 260 × 210 mm
2009
Approx. $840 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
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Description
Overview
The Killing of the Piggy Bank by Marcel Wanders for Moooi is a vase that illustrates the exact moment the piggy bank is struck. Royal Delft is its maker.
Specifications
- Width 30 cm, depth 21 cm, height 26 cm
- Material: porcelain, made by Royal Delft
Story
A piggy bank at the moment of the strike
The Killing of the Piggy Bank dates from 2009. It represents a digital age of currency and the approach to extinction for physical money. The vase is made of porcelain.
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