FREDERICK FIELD 1922 SHIBAYAMA

Vesta Case In 925 silver with 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, referencing a Japanese decorative technique developed during the Edo period (1603-1868) and named after Shibayama Senzo, an artist renowned for popularizing this method. 59.90gr. Lid mechanism 1/5 4/5 and concave striker on the base. Side suspension loop. Artisan maker: Frederick Field, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1922 Hallmarks: F.F, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, x. Marking: None Engraved: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 1001190866649251010249