HENRY MATTHEWS 1918 SHIBAYAMA CIGARETTE CASE

Cigarette case In 925 silver and rectangular in form. Smooth mirror polish, enhanced 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 bearing the name of Shibayama Senzo, an artist renowned for popularizing this method. Interior gilt vermeil. 86.00gr. Half and half lid with push-button release. Elastic bands. Maker: Henry Matthews, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1918 Hallmarks: H.M, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, t. Marking: The letter "N". Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 1804190899949251010319