10006625 Zuckerdose the contours of the fish

the contours of the fish are printed outlines from copper plates on tissue paper

hand-painted or in pure white porcelain - no two are alike

This porcelain has grown far beyond its original purpose as a service

All lions are the same

to which its name also refers

10006625 Zuckerdose the contours of the fishThe painter, architect and sculptor Hermann Gradl designed the BELLE EPOQUE fish service in the first year he worked for the Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg. Presented in 1900 at the Paris World Exhibition and awarded a "Grand Prix", it is one of the most successful examples of the floral Art Nouveau in Munich, to which its name also refers. The fish platter, saucire and potato bowl as well as the 16 plates later expanded to a service for 18 people