the lotus blossom is a symbol of purity in East Asia

dem die Manufaktur zahlreiche Entwürfe im bayerischen Stil verdankt

these miniatures grow in the hands of the artisans

to which its name refers

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

10002729 Hochzeit the lotus blossom is aAll 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.