HENRY MATTHEWS 1893 SHIBAYAMA

Vesta Case In 925 silver with ovoid form. Mirror-polished smooth finish 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. Hinged lid 1/5 4/5 and concave striker at the base. Side suspension ring. Maker: Henry Matthews, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1893 Hallmarks: H.M, anchor (Birmingham), t, lion passant. Marking: None Engraved: No Condition: 7 out of 10 Product reference: 0707192866699251010319