Taxco box - Mexico
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Silver 925 Taxco box with pre-Columbian Mexican reliefs, measuring 4.5 cm high, 6 cm wide and 8 cm deep, weighing 124 g, origin Mexico (likely Taxco), from the second half of the 20th century, with a hinged lid, four feet and a front clasp, in very good condition with a light patina.
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Miniature box in 925 sterling silver with Mexican pre-Columbian decoration – Taxco, 20th century
Elegant decorative box made in 925 sterling silver, richly adorned with reliefs inspired by Mexican pre-Columbian art.
The decoration depicts a ceremonial figure accompanied by geometric and symbolic motifs characteristic of ancient Mesoamerican cultures, inspired by Aztec and Mixtec art. The sides feature stepped fretwork and stylized figures that evoke the architecture and codices of pre-Hispanic Mexico.
The box rests on four small feet and has a domed lid with a front closure. The interior retains its original finish.
These miniatures were produced mainly by workshops in Taxco (Mexico) during the second half of the 20th century and today are highly valued by collectors of Mexican silver.
Features
• Origin: Mexico (probably Taxco)
• Era: second half of the 20th century
• Material: 925 sterling silver
• Decoration: motifs inspired by Mexican pre-Columbian art
• Mark: 925
• Box with hinged lid and front closure
• Very good condition, with a light patina appropriate to its age.
The photographs form part of the lot description.
Miniature box in 925 sterling silver with Mexican pre-Columbian decoration – Taxco, 20th century
Elegant decorative box made in 925 sterling silver, richly adorned with reliefs inspired by Mexican pre-Columbian art.
The decoration depicts a ceremonial figure accompanied by geometric and symbolic motifs characteristic of ancient Mesoamerican cultures, inspired by Aztec and Mixtec art. The sides feature stepped fretwork and stylized figures that evoke the architecture and codices of pre-Hispanic Mexico.
The box rests on four small feet and has a domed lid with a front closure. The interior retains its original finish.
These miniatures were produced mainly by workshops in Taxco (Mexico) during the second half of the 20th century and today are highly valued by collectors of Mexican silver.
Features
• Origin: Mexico (probably Taxco)
• Era: second half of the 20th century
• Material: 925 sterling silver
• Decoration: motifs inspired by Mexican pre-Columbian art
• Mark: 925
• Box with hinged lid and front closure
• Very good condition, with a light patina appropriate to its age.
The photographs form part of the lot description.
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Mexico
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Taxco box
Height
4.5 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
8 cm
Weight
124 g
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