ELW 1930 CIGARETTE CASE SHIBAYAMA CENTIPEDE BLUE ENAMEL

Cigarette case In 925 silver and rectangular form. Smooth polished, enhanced on the front with a blue enameled frame and applied insects and centipedes (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. Gilt vermeil interior, and the monogram "Ellin". 74.00gr. Half and half lid with release button. Elastic bands. Manufacturer: Unidentified, Germany. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1930 Hallmarks: ELW, Triangle and the letter Z. Marking: Sterling silver. Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 0807198099949253030249