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About Earthenware Museum of Quimper
The Earthenware Museum of Quimper, also known as the HB-Henriot Museum, is a museum dedicated to the history and production of Quimper faience. Located in the heart of the old town, the museum is housed in a former Episcopal palace that was built in the 17th century. The museum's collection includes over 2,000 pieces of faience, ranging from traditional Breton costume dolls and plates to contemporary works of art. Visitors can see the different stages of the faience production process, from molding and painting to firing and glazing. The museum also features temporary exhibitions that explore various themes related to ceramics, such as the influence of Japanese art on French faience, or the role of faience in Breton cultural identity. In addition to its collection, the Earthenware Museum of Quimper offers workshops and demonstrations for visitors who want to learn more about faience and try their hand at painting their own piece.
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