Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Santarém > Tomar > Tomar > Quinta do Lima
This cultural space is dedicated to showcasing the richness of traditional Portuguese ceramics. Here you will find a journey through the world of clay, a traditional craft with a long history in the country, featuring pieces from various regions and distinct eras.
Explore a vast collection that includes everything from everyday objects to more elaborate decorative pieces. The exhibition allows visitors to observe the variety of shapes, colors, and styles that characterize ceramic production in Portugal. It is an opportunity to see the work of different national pottery centers.
This museum plays a significant role in safeguarding and disseminating the knowledge and techniques associated with pottery and ceramics. It helps to understand the relevance of this craft activity for Portuguese cultural identity and the skill of its masters. It is a place that celebrates popular art and the legacy of clay artisans.
Upon visiting this place, you will have the opportunity to closely appreciate clay objects with stories to tell. The way the pieces are presented facilitates the understanding of the different functions of ceramics and the specific characteristics of each production site. It is a visual discovery about the art of pottery in Portugal.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.5993339,-8.4135889
Coordinates DMS: 39°35'57.6"N 08°24'48.9"W
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