CRISFORD & NORRIS 1921 SHIBAYAMA POWDER COMPACT

Ladies' powder compact In 925 silver and circular in form. Decorated on the front with applied insects (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 bearing the name of Shibayama Senzo, an artist renowned for popularizing this method. Applied heart at the front, serving as an opening pull. Gilded insect (gold?). 12.60g. Lid at zero. Mirror inside. Maker: Crisford & Norris, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1921 Hallmarks: C&N, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, w. Marking: None Engraved: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 1602193133309251010319