CHARLES S. GREEN 1919 CIGARETTE CASE SHIBAYAMA GILT 2 CENTIPEDES

Cigarette case In 925 silver with rectangular form. Enhanced with a blue enamelled frame and adorned with insects and two applied centipedes (often in amber, mother-of-pearl, coloured 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. 77.70gr. Hinged lid 1/2 1/2 with release button. Elastic band. Chain handle. Manufacturer: Charles S. Green, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1919 Hallmarks: C.S.G &Co, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, u. Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 2104190899949251010249