Pierced tin still bank c. 1870

This pierced tin still bank was crafted by an anonymous artist. Notice the recurring triangular motifs; these are not merely decorative. Triangles, pointing upwards, have long symbolized aspiration, the striving towards higher knowledge or spiritual realms. Consider the ancient pyramids, massive triangular structures meant to connect earthly and divine realms. Now, observe how the artist has transformed this potent symbol into a mesh, a network encasing the vessel that holds our savings. Has the aspiration changed? Are we saving for a spiritual journey, or perhaps a more earthly ascent? The act of saving itself carries psychological weight, a deferred gratification promising future fulfillment. The symbol of the triangle, once pointing to the heavens, now points to our aspirations, dreams locked within this humble container, awaiting their moment of materialization. The narrative of human aspiration, ever evolving.