the lotus blossom is a symbol of purity in East Asia

but no less charming

With the hippopotamus Mathilda

Wersin created the Adonis form for Nymphenburg

it was reserved exclusively for the Wittelsbach family as the BAVARIAN ROYAL SERVICE until the beginning of the 20th century

10012461 Geburtstag the lotus blossom is aAn 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.