By Emilia Castillo
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rare figural fish piece by Emilia Castillo made of blue pottery and sterling silver. Three fish (heads & tails) are swimming through the vase. Emilia Castillo products are hand-made porcelain sterling silver. I believe this piece is one of a kind or from a very limited edition from Taxco, Mexico.
Signed on the bottom Emilia Castillo Pura Plata, Mexico 75.
According to her website:
"Born to a famed silversmith in Taxco, Mexico, Emilia Castillo has become one of great renown herself. Her techniques (including a patent for fusing silver to porcelain) have even evolved the art form she loves.
A whimsical take on nature mixed with this expertise has made her home décor and jewelry pieces widely coveted. Her mastery graces stately homes worldwide, including those of royalty and heads of state. The Vatican has also made request, commissioning an altar and cross for the Chapel of
the Virgin Guadalupe...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Emilia Castillo Vases and Vessels