Collection: Alcobaça Ceramics

Polychrome clay sculptures, created by monks, appeared during the construction of the Alcobaça Monastery. In the 18th century, the first pieces appeared with the word "Alcobaça" inscribed in the middle. Working with clay and other materials with clay has been practiced in Alcobaça since the Neolithic period. Later, in 1875, a ceramic factory was founded by José dos Reis who was an artisan from Coimbra. Today, the ceramics of Alcobaça display a variety of designs; flowers, Portuguese sayings, and Portuguese landscapes.