JOSEPH WHITTEN SHIBAYAMA

Pyrogène Vesta Case In 925 silver and square in form. Mirror-polished and smooth, adorned on the front with applied insects (typically in amber, mother-of-pearl, coloured enamels, etc.) in the Shibayama style, referencing a Japanese decorative technique developed during the Edo period (1603–1868) and named after Shibayama Senzo, an artist renowned for popularising this method. Sapphire cabochon set on the lid. 31.80g. Lid 1/5 4/5 with concave striker at the base. Maker: Joseph Whitten, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1898 Hallmarks: J.W, lion passant, y, anchor (Birmingham) Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 1712198266649251010319