"Daughter of the famous Mexican silversmith Antonio Castillo, Home decor and jewelry designer Emilia Castillo has a following and reputation that spans the globe...She developed a patented technique of fusing pure silver to porcelain, a beautiful and unique result that is a signature of her pieces. Emilia gets her inspiration from the natural surroundings at her ranch in Taxco. All pieces bearing the Emilia Castillo signature on the bottom are all hand made. The process to create each piece is extremely time intensive and laborious. Her designs have garnered numerous national awards and are sought by collectors worldwide. Plate measures approximately 8 1/2".