Miguel Pineda (Mexican, born 1940). Enameled silverplate footed bowl having aztec/mayan decoration. Signed to body of bowl, Miguel Pineda.

Miguel Pineda Godoy was born in mexico city and was introduced to enameling by Maggie Howe, an american born artist who opened an enamel work shop in the mexican capital. Pineda studied with her from 1958 to 1960 and afterwards he devoted himself to learning new techniques and specialized in cloisonné, champlevé, sgrafitto and painted enamel.

His body of work is comprised of jewelry, trays, vases, plates, pitchers and chalices, in copper with silver or 24k gold plate. His designs include a wide variety of pre-columbian scenes and idols based on the mayan and aztec codices, modern abstract art, byzantine, orthodox and catholic images.

Measurements:
3.50 inches high x 4 inches in diameter.

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