Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg owes one of its most important services of the 20th century to the architect and designer Wolfgang von Wersin

This porcelain has grown far beyond its original purpose as a service

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

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

vases and votives under the title MEERESKOLLEKTION

10002666 egg Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg owes oneAll 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.