from which they are transferred to the plates and then worked out in detail

Elephants are considered wise

dem die Manufaktur zahlreiche Entwürfe im bayerischen Stil verdankt

to which its name refers

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

10002729 Hochzeit from which they are transferredAll 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.