{"product_id":"pepe-mendoza-lotus-catch-all-dish","title":"Pepe Mendoza Lotus Flower Malachite \u0026 Brass Catchall Dish","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA striking example of Mexican Mid-Century Modern decorative design, this sculptural \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elotus flower catchall dish by Pepe Mendoza\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e combines substantial cast brass with vivid green malachite stone inlay. Mendoza’s work is celebrated for its bold use of metal and richly colored natural materials, and this piece beautifully captures the expressive, handcrafted character associated with his designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe dish is formed as a stylized \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elotus flower\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, with overlapping petals radiating outward from the center. Each individual section is inset with brilliant turquoise-green malachite, creating a mosaic-like surface framed by the warm golden tones of the brass. Natural variations in the stone—including shifts from pale aqua to deeper green, mineral markings, and irregularities—give the piece tremendous depth and ensure that no two areas appear exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eParticularly impressive is the physical presence of the piece. Constructed from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eheavy, solid brass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, it feels exceptionally substantial in the hand. The gently dished profile and thick, sculpted perimeter emphasize the quality of its construction, while the irregular petal-shaped edge gives it an almost jewel-like appearance when viewed from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe contrast between the cool green malachite and aged brass is quintessentially Mendoza: luxurious without being overly formal and distinctly rooted in the exuberant material palette of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMexican Modernism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEqually beautiful as a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecatchall, vide-poche, jewelry dish, decorative bowl, or sculptural tabletop object\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, it would be an excellent addition to a collection of Mexican Mid-Century Modern design, alongside works by Arturo Pani, Los Castillo, Salvador Terán, and other important Mexican designers and workshops of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePepe Mendoza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eMid-Century Modern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003esolid cast brass with malachite stone inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003estylized lotus flower form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e heavy and substantial construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003evintage condition with age-appropriate patina and natural variation to the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hobbs Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45953965490229,"sku":"HM-260831-843","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/IMG_8307.jpg?v=1789773425","url":"https:\/\/hobbsmodern.com\/products\/pepe-mendoza-lotus-catch-all-dish","provider":"Hobbs Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}