HENRY MATTHEWS 1929 SHIBAYAMA CIGARILLO BOX

Table cigarillo box In 925 silver with rectangular form. Mirror polished smooth finish enhanced 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. 100.10gr. Lid 1/5 4/5. Maker: Henry Matthews, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1929 Hallmarks: H.M, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, E. Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 0809193199949251010319