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Emilia Castillo Porcelain Pure Silver Butterfly Bowl, Mexico, Signed

$3,200
£2,439.10
€2,813.24
CA$4,544.96
A$4,884.03
CHF 2,620.57
MX$57,530.94
NOK 32,950.73
SEK 30,100.28
DKK 21,025.06

About the Item

Stunning black porcelain bowl with pure silver inlay by Emilia Castillo (b. 1956), signed Emilia Castillo, Plata Pura, Mexico, W. Measuring 9.5 inches in diameter × 3.5 inches high, this exquisite decorative piece showcases butterflies and floral vines in finely detailed silverwork, set against a sleek black porcelain ground. Emilia Castillo is celebrated worldwide for her innovative designs that unite Mexican silversmithing heritage with contemporary decorative arts. As the daughter of Antonio Castillo, head silversmith of the legendary Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, she continues a legacy of artistry that shaped mid-century Mexican silver while reinterpreting it for modern collectors and interiors. This bowl exemplifies her ability to bring the natural world into refined, functional art objects, making it an ideal centerpiece or statement accent in luxury interiors. Artist: Emilia Castillo Medium: Black porcelain with pure silver inlay Signed: Plata Pura, Mexico Dimensions: 9.5" diameter × 3.5" high Origin: Taxco, Mexico A collectible signed work by one of Mexico’s most important contemporary designers, perfect for interior designers and collectors of modern Mexican decorative arts.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Diameter: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980 s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The piece is in good, vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU881746550402

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