Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo Cobalt Porcelain & Silver Bowl, 1990

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An exceptional cobalt blue porcelain and pure silver decorative bowl, designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico by Emilia Castillo for … Read more An exceptional cobalt blue porcelain and pure silver decorative bowl, designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico by Emilia Castillo for the legendary workshop Los Castillo, dated 1990.

This striking bowl features a rich cobalt blue porcelain body, hand-decorated with an elegant motif of stylized birds perched among branching foliage, rendered in applied pure silver. The contrast between the saturated blue ground and the luminous silver detailing exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and artistic sophistication for which Los Castillo is internationally renowned.

The piece is signed and dated, bearing the earlier Emilia Castillo signature “MIMI”—a nickname used in her formative design years—making this example particularly desirable to collectors of Mexican modernist decorative arts. Emilia Castillo, daughter of Antonio Castillo, played a pivotal role in expanding the Los Castillo legacy beyond silver into mixed-media works that seamlessly blended ceramics, silver, and sculptural design.

Founded in the mid-20th century, Los Castillo of Taxco is widely regarded as one of the most important Mexican silver ateliers, celebrated for pioneering modernist forms, indigenous motifs, and experimental materials. Emilia Castillo’s work continues this tradition, bridging fine art and functional design with pieces that feel both timeless and contemporary.

This bowl functions beautifully as a decorative centerpiece, objet d’art, or sculptural accent, equally at home in modern, eclectic, or curated interiors.

Details:

Designer: Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo
Origin: Taxco, Mexico
Date: 1990
Materials: Cobalt blue porcelain with applied pure silver
Signature: Signed and dated, “MIMI – 90”
Dimensions: 13.5 in diameter × 5.5 in height

Condition: Very good vintage condition, with light wear consistent with age and craftsmanship.

A museum-worthy example of Mexican modern design, this piece represents the enduring legacy of Emilia Castillo and the artistic excellence of Los Castillo—highly sought after by collectors of Taxco silver, Latin American design, and 20th-century decorative arts. See less