Mexican Sterling Abalone Inlay Brooch • Kneeling Woman Offering Bowl • 17g Taxco

Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver brooch or pendant featuring a detailed abalone inlay scene of a kneeling woman raising a bowl toward the sky. This motif is a classic Taxco design associated with themes of offering, gratitude, and spiritual reverence. The abalone inlay shows strong color with shifting blues, greens, and purples that highlight the figure and surrounding abstract elements. The reverse is stamped STERLING above and MEXICO below, with a makers code that appears to read RCJ, RC5, or RCS. These variations are common in handstruck Mexican hallmarks and correspond to Taxco silversmith codes used from the mid20th century onward. RCJ is a known artisan mark found on abalone inlay pieces from this era, often associated with smallstudio Taxco workshops. The piece measures approximately 2 inches by 1.5 inches and weighs 17+ grams (see photos), giving it a substantial presence. A strong example of Mexican artisan silverwork, blending natural materials with symbolic design. Ideal for collectors of Taxco silver, abalone inlay, or meaningful midcentury wearable art. Details: Origin: Mexico (Taxco region) Metal: Sterling Silver (.925) Weight: 17+ grams Dimensions: Approx. 2" x 1.5" Makers Mark: RCJ / RC5 / RCS (Mexican silversmith code) Design: Kneeling woman offering bowl, abalone inlay Condition: Clean vintage piece with tight inlay and natural patina Ships securely from NorCal with tracking Search U.M.M. Finds to explore more NorCal drops in coins and collectibles.