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Mid Century Brass and Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture or Serving Dish

$1,095
£828.44
€956.15
CA$1,529.41
A$1,700.41
CHF 890.06
MX$20,854.99
NOK 11,332.76
SEK 10,699.46
DKK 7,135.11
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About the Item

Amusing, mid century serving dish or bowl crafted in Mexico, in the Los Castillo manner with copper and brass inlaid with abalone and depicting a crab. Perfect for entertaining or enjoyed as an object of art, signed on the bottom.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 38751stDibs: LU86036283643

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