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De Poptaschat: Fries zilver op wereldschaal

The Popta Treasure: Frisian Silver on a Global Scale Exhibition: 6 June 2026 - 30 May 2027

The Popta Treasure: Frisian Silver on a Global Scale sheds new light on this exceptional ensemble of richly decorated silver showpieces. The Popta Treasure’s international acclaim is evident from the replicas that were made in the late nineteenth century for, among others, the Rijksmuseum and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. In addition to the impressive workmanship, it is remarkable that these showpieces were never melted down. The exhibition tells the extraordinary story behind this masterpiece: from its origins and craftsmanship to the journey that brought the silver treasure to the museum.

Rintje Jans, Part of the Popta Treasure,
Dish with various scenes from Ovid’s Metamorphoses
, Fries Museum, Leeuwarden – Loan from the Guardians Foundation of the Dr. H.Popta-Guesthouse, Marsum