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An exceptional and rare large-scale silver-plated punch bowl by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico during the …
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An exceptional and rare large-scale silver-plated punch bowl by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico during the 1980s. This impressive sculptural centerpiece beautifully exemplifies Castillo's signature fusion of modernist design, traditional Mexican silversmithing, and naturalistic motifs.
Raised on an elegant pedestal base, the generously proportioned hand-hammered silver-plated brass bowl is adorned with an exquisite inlaid butterfly composed of semi-precious stones including malachite, jasper, turquoise, and black onyx. The pedestal is further embellished with sculptural flowers and leaves fashioned from carved stone, copper, and silver-plated elements, while graceful scrolling vine details wrap organically around the form, creating movement from every angle.
The interior retains its original hand-hammered finish, reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship associated with Emilia Castillo's Taxco workshop. Both functional and highly decorative, this monumental vessel serves equally well as a punch bowl, centerpiece, floral cachepot, or statement decorative object.
Pieces of this scale and complexity are seldom encountered, making this an outstanding example of late 20th-century Mexican modernist decorative arts.
Marked
Stamped underside:
EMILIA CASTILLO
TO-85
MEXICO M.R.
PLATEADO
Dimensions
Height: 12.75 in.
Diameter: 16 in.
Condition
Vintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear consistent with use. The silver plate retains an attractive luster. Minor wear and natural variations to the stone inlays are consistent with age and handcrafted construction. No significant losses or repairs observed.
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- Dimensions
- 16ʺW × 16ʺD × 12.75ʺH
- Designer
- Emilia Castillo
- Styled After
- Los Castillo
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Jasper
- Malachite
- Onyx
- Silverplate
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Vintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear consistent with use. The silver plate retains an attractive luster. Minor wear and natural … moreVintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear consistent with use. The silver plate retains an attractive luster. Minor wear and natural variations to the stone inlays are consistent with age and handcrafted construction. less
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