Pepe Mendoza Mexican Modern Cloisonné Lidded Box
Pepe Mendoza Mexican Modern Cloisonné Lidded Box
Pepe Mendoza Mexican Modern Cloisonné Lidded Box
Pepe Mendoza Mexican Modern Cloisonné Lidded Box
Pepe Mendoza Mexican Modern Cloisonné Lidded Box
Pepe Mendoza Mexican Modern Cloisonné Lidded Box
Pepe Mendoza Mexican Modern Cloisonné Lidded Box
Pepe Mendoza Mexican Modern Cloisonné Lidded Box
Pepe Mendoza Mexican Modern Cloisonné Lidded Box
Pepe Mendoza Mexican Modern Cloisonné Lidded Box
Pepe Mendoza Mexican Modern Cloisonné Lidded Box
Pepe Mendoza Mexican Modern Cloisonné Lidded Box
Pepe Mendoza Mexican Modern Cloisonné Lidded Box
Pepe Mendoza Mexican Modern Cloisonné Lidded Box

Pepe Mendoza Mexican Modern Cloisonné Lidded Box

$2,500.00

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.