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17-25 October 2026

More Than A Glass

Stories of glory behind the archeological findings

Hosted by Yuanhan Shen & Erfgoedhuis Eindhoven

This project is now archived and was part of DDW24

Event type

Exhibition

Eindhoven Hensbeker, reconstruction
Eindhoven Hensbeker, reconstruction
Yuanhan Shen
Oct. 21th-27th, DDW24 | St. Catharine’s Church For the first time, the remains of this rare and remarkably large 17th-century glass vessel will be on display. With presence of related exhibits, we invite you to explore the stories behind these fascinating archeological findings.

More into Eindhoven

Historical records reveal that a castle once stood on the edge of Eindhoven's city walls, where the current ‘Ravensdonck’ area lies. It was here that the shards of this glass vessel, along with other archaeological artifacts, were found. You may wonder: What did Eindhoven Castle look like? What’s an archeological excavation really like? How was city Eindhoven back then? … At the exhibition you will find some well-preserved archives about Eindhoven and Ravensdonck Excavation.

Explore about glass ( under construction )

When and where was this glass possibly made? What was it used for? How to make a glass piece like this? Why does it look greyish? How to embed a gem on it? … Join us with this journey into the history and technology of glassmaking. Uncover not only what we know, also how we know it.

More Stories !?

Originally I planned three display boards. So you know besides what is presented now, there are more stories to tell of our research! But due to tight build-up schedule it couldn't happen. I'll be at the presentation site. Come talk to me if you are interested!!
Eindhoven Hensbeker, reconstruction, detail
Eindhoven Hensbeker, reconstruction, detail
Yuanhan Shen
Eindhoven Hensbeker, replica, detail
Eindhoven Hensbeker, replica, detail
Yuanhan Shen

About Yuanhan Shen & Erfgoedhuis Eindhoven

Heritage Centre Eindhoven: The community centre and workplace for archaeology and pictorial history for Eindhoven, Helmond and the region. Studio Glass Bead Order: Design studio run be Yuanhan Shen, aiming to reveal common beauty of art, science and nature.

Colofon

project manager & designer Yuanhan Shen
project co-ordinator & research archeologist Dirk Vlasblom
organising archeologist Peter De Boer
special consultant Kitty Laméris
special consultant Michel Hulst
special consultant & glass artist Marc Barreda
assistant archeologist Tim Groenenberg
translator Hans Michels
Material and Logistics Daan Philipsen

Partners

Sponsored by More Than A Glass
Sponsored by More Than A Glass