José Mendoza ran a foundry called Pepe Mendoza in the 1950s and 60s in Mexico City, manufacturing modernist home accessories using a modified cloissonné technique more suited to the tastes of the day. 

This example is a rectangular lidded box with squiggles and navettes in brass against a field of turquoise vitreous enamel. The lid is topped with the same oblong oval shaped handle.

Retains original label.

Dimensions

8" width x 4" depth x 3" height

Condition

Excellent vintage condition; brass has an irregular patina and slight wear consistent with age and use. Gently cleaned to preserve the patina.