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The Vienna World Expo brought  the first success for the Zsolnay manufacture in 1873. The professional jury was enchanted by the product range made in Pécs. The Austro-Hungarian monarch rewarded Vilmos Zsolnay with the Ferencz Jozsef Order of merit. 

In 1886 Zsolnay introduced a frost-resisting building material called Pyrogranit. These
ornamental ceramics were used on numerous buildings specifically during the Art Nouveau movement. In Budapest, countless monuments are decorated with Zsolnay ornaments and tiles. A few examples include the Matthias Church, Parliament and the Great Market Hall.

Add your own In 1893 Vilmos Zsolnay introduced Eosin, a rich, iridescent glazing technique. This technique became a trademark of Zsolnay and a favorite of art nouveau artists. The technique is a well-kept secret of the manufacture and its magical appearance has
captivated collectors all over the world.