The collection largely survived World War II thanks to evacuation, and moved into its current home in the south part of the Zwinger in 1962.

This crockery is decorated partly with Chinese patterns, but also with various European motifs such as scenes from mythology or rococo idylls.

There are also numerous sculptures made of pure white or painted porcelain, including miniature comedians, musicians and court jesters (Schmiedel and Fröhlich), a table set created for King Frederick Augustus III, and a tableau of riders belonging to King Augustus III.

It was created in a matter of months by the New York architect Peter Marino with a mixture of classical and modern elements.

In the modern section, Japanese blue-and-white porcelain is presented on historic tables, in front of panels lacquered with anthracite grey and cinnabar.