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Ceramics Collection

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One of the several permanent collections part of the National Museum of Indonesia, 'Ceramics Collection' is like a trip into the past. It has displays of ceramic artifacts found from different sources in the country itself. Find unusual pieces in porcelain, stoneware and many other materials that date back to significant periods and were useful in daily life and also added beauty to the surroundings in those times.


Venue: National Museum

Indonesia's Largest and Finest Museum

Jalan Merdeka Barat 12
Gambir
Jakarta Pusat,
10110

Phone: +62 21 381 1551
Fax: +62 21 381 1076
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The Batavian Society of the Arts and Sciences was established on this site in 1778. Due to its rapid growth, the building was transformed into a museum in 1862. Among its collections are fine ethnographic and pre-historic items, including china, bronze and gold objects, stone sculptures and textiles that provide an excellent overview of ancient Indonesian culture. The elephant statue in the front yard was a gift from King Chulalongkorn of Siam in 1871. The Indonesian Heritage Society provides free guided tours in various languages. Admission:

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Ceramics Collection
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
One of the several permanent collections part of the National Museum of Indonesia, 'Ceramics Collection' is like a trip into the past. It has displays of ceramic artifacts found from different sources in the country itself. Find unusual pieces in porcelain, stoneware and many other materials that date back to significant periods and were useful in daily life and also added beauty to the surroundings in those times.

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