the contours of the fish are printed outlines from copper plates on tissue paper

the fine nuances created by the underglaze painting makes each animal unique

die der Form eines Vogeleis nachempfunden ist

The international career of the Nymphenburg animal figures began at the beginning of the 20th century

10002666 egg the contours of the fishAll lions are the same? Nothing of the sort. Twenty different variants of what is probably the most famous symbol of Bavaria can be found in the current collection of the manufactory alone. The majestic heraldic animal plays a role in the history of Nymphenburg in two ways: On the one hand, it is brings to mind Bavarian culture and the location of the manufacture, on the other hand, the lion also a symbol of the Wittelsbach house and its rule.