Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo Plata Pura Porcelain & Silver Bowl, Taxco, 1991

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A captivating decorative bowl designed by Emilia Castillo—affectionately known as Mimi—for the legendary Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, Mexico. This … Read more A captivating decorative bowl designed by Emilia Castillo—affectionately known as Mimi—for the legendary Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, Mexico. This exceptional piece exemplifies Castillo’s mastery of combining traditional Mexican silversmithing with lyrical, nature-inspired design.

The bowl is crafted in deep blue glazed porcelain and exquisitely adorned with pure silver (Plata Pura) overlays depicting hummingbirds in motion, flowering vines, and delicate foliage. The imagery is full of life and movement, a hallmark of Emilia Castillo’s work, symbolizing vitality, harmony, and the natural world. The silver details are hand-applied and engraved, creating a striking contrast against the rich porcelain ground.

The underside is fully signed “Los Castillo, Plata Pura, Mexico”, dated 1991, marked #4, and bears the distinctive three-fish hallmark, forming the letter “M”—the personal symbol associated with Mimi Castillo—further confirming authenticity and artistic provenance.

A museum-quality decorative object, this bowl is ideal for interior designers seeking a statement centerpiece for consoles, coffee tables, or curated shelving, and for collectors of Taxco silver, Mexican modern decorative arts, and works by Emilia Castillo.

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Designer: Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo
Origin: Taxco, Mexico
Date: 1991
Materials: Porcelain with pure silver (Plata Pura) overlay
Marks: Los Castillo, Plata Pura, Mexico, dated ’91, #4, three-fish “M” hallmark

Dimensions: 13" diameter × 5.5" high

Condition: Good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

A refined and expressive example of late 20th-century Mexican design—elegant, symbolic, and highly collectible. See less