Box (Embossing/Filigree)
Box (Embossing/Filigree)
When Elector Max II Joseph – the “Much-loved” – founded the Nymphenburg manufactory in 1747, he was not just interested in economic gains. First and foremost, he wanted to uncover the secret of porcelain manufacture, something which he ultimately achieved. This cleared the way for the most delightful pieces made from china clay, quartz and feldspar. To this day, one of the manufactory’s specialities remains the production of fine lattices. During this process, openings such as in the lid of this richly decorated rocaille box are cut out by hand using scalpels, before being glazed.