The Sammlung Ludwig is a collection of porcelain and faience in
Bamberg
Bamberg (, , ; East Franconian: ''Bambärch'') is a town in Upper Franconia, Germany, on the river Regnitz close to its confluence with the river Main. The town dates back to the 9th century, when its name was derived from the nearby ' castle. C ...
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Germany
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. Privately owned by the married couple Peter and Irene Ludwig, it has been on display in the Altes Rathaus since 1995.
This collection contains both arts from India, China and Africa and manufactured items of all art historical epochs. The worldwide known Meißner manufactory, in former times one of the biggest porcelain manufactories of Germany, is also exhibited, as well as French
Strasbourg faience
Strasbourg faience or Strasbourg ware is a form of faience produced by the Strasbourg-Haguenau company in Strasbourg in the 18th century.
The company was founded by a Dutch ceramicist, Charles-Francois Hannong. Charles-Francois was born in Maa ...
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External links
Museums page of Bamberg's website
Bamberg
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