N.I 1920 RUSSIAN SHIBAYAMA CIGARETTE CASE FRAMED CENTIPEDE

Cigarette case In 925 silver with rectangular form and beveled edges. Decorated on the front with a border featuring finely chiseled motifs, adorned with insects and an applied centipede (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 named after Shibayama Senzo, an artist renowned for popularizing this method. Interior gilt vermeil, monogram "Joe from OLTEM XMAS 1935". Push button with green emerald cabochon. 101.00gr. Half lid 1/2 1/2 by push button release. Craftsman manufacturer: Unidentified, Russia. In collaboration with: None, none. Circa: 1920 Hallmarks: Russian "A" Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 2205198099949254040249