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Emilia Castillo Silver Bowl with Volcanic Rock Base & Spoon, Mexican Modernism

$4,425
£3,340.76
€3,910.13
CA$6,287.93
A$6,395.42
CHF 3,657.01
MX$77,357.82
NOK 42,847.93
SEK 42,837.64
DKK 29,230.42

About the Item

A striking silver-plated serving bowl with volcanic rock base, designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico in the mid-1980s by celebrated designer Emilia Castillo. This sculptural mixed-media piece showcases Castillo’s signature fusion of Mexican silversmithing traditions, organic materials, and artistic inlay work. The hammered silver bowl features crushed malachite and jasper stone inlays arranged in whimsical floral motifs around the rim—an iconic hallmark of Castillo’s nature-inspired aesthetic. The interior is richly hand-hammered, reflecting warm golden tones, while the detachable volcanic rock base adds sculptural weight and a dramatic textural contrast. Included is the original matching silver-plated serving spoon, also handmade and retaining its hallmark. Both pieces are stamped: Emilia Castillo · Mexico · M.R. · TO-85 · Plateado A beautiful example of Mexican modernist design, this piece is ideal for collectors, interior designers, and anyone drawn to refined artisanal work from Taxco’s legendary silversmithing lineage—Emilia Castillo being the daughter of Antonio Castillo of the famed Los Castillo workshop. Measurements Bowl + Volcanic Rock Base: 7.25" diameter × 3.75" high (18.4 cm diameter × 9.5 cm high) Bowl Alone: approx. 6.5" diameter Spoon: 7.5" long × 2.5" wide (19 cm long × 6.35 cm wide)
  • Creator:
    Emilia Castillo (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Diameter: 7.25 in (18.42 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, with mild surface scratches from normal wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU881747713132

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