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Keramiekmuseum Princessehof: journeys in clay and porcelain

At the Princessehof, ceramics does not begin with a single country or period. The permanent display, residents’ stories and the extensive collection show how forms and techniques move between continents.

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Van Oost en West

The permanent display ‘Van Oost en West’ (From East and West) traces exchange between Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Look for a form or decoration that changed along the way: that is exactly how a display case becomes more than a series of separate objects.

Much more than tableware

The research card mentions around 35,000 objects, including Chinese porcelain, Dutch art nouveau and art deco, and a sculpture by Karel Appel. Not everything is on display at the same time; choose one material or technique as your own common thread.

Residents of the palace

Displays about Maria Louise and M.C. Escher link the collection to the building complex. Notice the transitions between city palace, fortified stone house (stins), former warehouse and riding school: the site itself is also made up of different historical layers.

Before you go

The old building complex is described as accessible for people with disabilities. Check in advance which route and facilities will work for your visit.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Research card 0167 — Keramiekmuseum Princessehof

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.

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