Löwe Vasen the contours of the fish

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

Inside the vessel

majolica and stone

Eine feine gestrichelte Linie in Form einer Naht umfasst die Einzelteile als Relief

Theodor Kärner's hare Lamprecht originally created in 1913 is a star among the long eared creatures in Nymphenburg

Löwe Vasen 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.