DEAKIN & FRANCIS 1917 SHIBAYAMA CENTIPEDE

Vesta Case In 925 silver with a square form. Mirror-polished smooth finish and adorned on the front with a traversing centipede and 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 named after Shibayama Senzo, an artist renowned for popularizing this method. 35.40gr. Lid 1/5 4/5 and concave striker at the base. Maker: Deakin & Francis, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1917 Hallmarks: D&F, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, s. Marking: None Engraved: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 2408198066649251010249