JAMES SWANN SHIBAYAMA

Vesta Case In 925 silver and rectangular in form, decorated on the front with applied insects (typically in amber, mother-of-pearl, coloured enamels, etc.) in the Shibayama style, referring to a Japanese decorative technique developed during the Edo period (1603–1868) and named after Shibayama Senzo, an artist renowned for popularising this method. 1/5 4/5 lid and concave striker at the base. Side suspension ring. Maker: James Swann, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1887 Hallmarks: J.S, queen's head, lion passant, anchor (Birmingham), n Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 7 out of 10 Product reference: 0705198266649251010319