This magnificent specimen of a pufferfish could well be the twenty-third species of the tropical coral reef inhabitant

architect and sculptor Hermann Gradl designed the BELLE EPOQUE fish service in the first year he worked for the Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg

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

doch gefüllt mit Zweigen oder Blüten bereitet sie die größten Freuden

Mit Sepia-Veduten und üppiger blau-goldener Dekoration verziert

10000788 Wilhelm Neuhäuser This magnificent specimen of aUnglazed "bisque" porcelain accentuates the sculptural qualities of the Nymphenburg animals particularly well. The rich details of the figures find subtle expression through the silky matt surface.