G.F WESTWOOD 1911 SHIBAYAMA

Vesta Case In 925 silver with rectangular form. Smooth mirror polish and adorned on the front with 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. 1/5 4/5 lid and concave striker at the base. Maker: G.F Westwood, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1911 Hallmarks: G.F.W&S, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, m. Marking: None Engraved: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 3110193166649251010319