heraldic animal plays a role in the history of Nymphenburg in two ways: On the one hand

it makes high demands on the craftsmen's skill

Traditionally the contours of the fish are printed outlines transfered to tissue paper from a copper printing plate

but no less charming

10000357 Josef Wackerle heraldic animal plays a roleThis Rococo service by Franz Anton Bustelli was created during the early days of the Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg. The overflowing wealth of ideas and the beauty of that era seem to be captured in this porcelain service. Even the tiniest detail is incorporated into the rhythm of the forms in all its subtleties. This porcelain has grown far beyond its original purpose as a service. It was integral in securing a place of honour in the history of