Destruction of Meissen porcelain: shock in Leipzig s Grassi-Museum

Von Kl Redaktion

violation in Leipzig Museum damaged Meissener porcelain

In the middle of the celebrations for the 150th birthday of the Leipzig Grassi Museum, an unscrupulous attacker damaged two valuable pieces of Meissen porcelain. The exhibition "150 years - 150 objects" presented selected treasures that can normally be admired in the museum in the nearby city library.

On Monday afternoon, an incident shocked visitors and employees alike. A man penetrated the exhibition with brutal violence, armed with a glass bottle, he destroyed a showcase with a porcelain over 200 years old. The cup and the shell, the victims of this attack, were badly damaged. The damage incurred amounts to over 10,000 euros, as the authorities announced.

To make the events even more tragic, there was another incident near the S-Bahn stop. An unknown perpetrator triggered a fire service by mistakenly pressing the fire detector. The police are currently reviewing possible relationships between the two incidents and hoping for quick investigation results.

The destroyed porcelain is of invaluable historical and cultural value. Meissener porcelain, which was developed on behalf of August the strong in 1708, enjoys a legendary reputation worldwide. Collectors are ready to pay maximum prices for these works of art.

The authorities are working to restore the damaged porcelain pieces, while the insurance companies cover the financial damage. The security of the works of art in the Grassi Museum and other state institutions such as the Dresden State Art Collections is of the utmost importance. These incidents show the need for improved security in public locations to protect such cultural treasures.

- Nag