ALEXANDER CLARK 1926 BEVELED SHIBAYAMA CIGARETTE CASE

Cigarette case In sterling silver 925 with rectangular form and beveled edges. Decorated on the front with applied insects and a centipede (often in amber, mother-of-pearl, colored enamels, etc) in Shibayama style, referring to a Japanese decorative technique developed during the Edo period (1603-1868) and named after Shibayama Senzo, an artist renowned for popularizing this method. Japanese signature. 100.30gr. Hinged half and half lid. Side release button. Retention elastic. Maker: Alexander Clark, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1926 Hallmarks: A.C Co. Ld., anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, B. Marking: Alex Clark co. Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 0412192499949251010319