DEAKIN & FRANCIS 1920 SHIBAYAMA LARGE INSECTS

Vesta Case In 925 silver with square form. Mirror-polished smooth surface adorned 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 named after Shibayama Senzo, an artist renowned for popularizing this method. 1/5 4/5 hinge and concave striker at the base. Side bail. Maker: Deakin & Francis, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1920 Hallmarks: D&F, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, v. Marking: None Engraved: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 0608193166649251010249