10018685 modern the lotus blossom is a

the lotus blossom is a symbol of purity in East Asia

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With an interplay of white biscuit porcelain and delicate glazed pastel tones aqua looks clear and fresh

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which was modelled by Peter Anton von Verschaffelt in 1770 based on the first specimen of an Indian rhinoceros from Bengal to live in Europe

10018685 modern the lotus blossom is aThe 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 Art Nouveau in Munich, to which its name refers. The fish platter, saucire and potato bowl as well as the 16 plates later expanded to a service for 18 people all feature