Good overall condition. Minor imperfections, cracks, and irregularities are present on some stones, inherent to the mosaic technique and the age of the piece. Natural patina on the metals. These marks do not detract from the object's solidity or decorative appeal. See detailed photos.
Mexican decorative vase/pot made in the 1970s by the Los Castillo workshop in Taxco , a reference in 20th century Mexican goldsmithing and design.
This model features a low, rounded shape, entirely covered with a geometric mosaic work in natural hard stones, in a deep palette of greens and blues.
The surface is composed of inlays of malachite , lapis lazuli and azure-malachite , carefully assembled on a silvered copper base. The decoration is enriched with stylized figures of pre-Columbian inspiration , applied in silver , brass and copper , typical of the decorative vocabulary of Los Castillo, between modernism and traditional heritage.
The underside bears the mintmark Taxco / Hecho a Mano / Mexico / Plateado.
Features
Era : 1970s
Style : Mid-Century Modern, Mexican Craftsmanship, Pre-Columbian Inspiration
Creator / Workshop : Los Castillo, Taxco
Materials : Copper, silver, brass, malachite, lapis lazuli, azure-malachite
Dimensions
Height : 8.5 cm (3.35 inches)
Maximum width : 16.5 cm (6.50 inches)
Neck diameter : 9.5 cm (3.74 inches)
Base diameter : 8.5 cm (3.35 inches)
Weight : 710 g
State
Good overall condition. Minor imperfections, cracks, and irregularities are present on some stones, inherent to the mosaic technique and the age of the piece. Natural patina on the metals. These marks do not detract from the object's solidity or decorative appeal. See detailed photos.
Delivery
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Authenticity: Original
Weight: 710 g
Period: 20th Century Design
Era: 1970s
Unit of measurement: m
Height: 8.5 cm (3.35 inches)
Material: Copper, silver, brass, malachite, lapis lazuli, azure-malachite
Length: 16.5 cm (6.50 inches)
Width: 16.5 cm (6.50 inches)
Brand: Los Castillo, Taxco
Type: Display item, Decorative
Origin: Americas
Country of origin: Mexico
Subtype: Vase, pot
Unit quantity: 1
Similar goldsmiths: Spratling, Margot, Aguilar, Pineda, Borda, Valencia, Pineda
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Mexican Craftsmanship, Pre-Columbian Art
