The plaster moulds required in this process usually consist of several parts

In der Geschichte Nymphenburgs spielt das majestätische Wappentier im doppelten Sinn eine Rolle: Zum einen ist es eine Reminiszenz an die bayerische Kultur und den Standort der Manufaktur

the curved shapes find refererence in found objects of marine life: corals

aber nicht minder charmante Erdbewohner

thanks to its formal openness

10012402 Teller The plaster moulds required inAn outstanding artistic personality for Nymphenburg in the 20th century was the sculptor Josef Wackerle. Among other things, a series of magnificent majolica birds designed by the artist for the 1910 World Exhibition in Brussels, contribute to the Nymphenburg majolica collection. The colourful birds adorn the courtyard of the botanical garden and numerous other public spaces in Munich to this day.