WILLIAM NEALE 1922 SHIBAYAMA CIGARETTE CASE CROSSING CENTIPEDE

Cigarette case In 925 silver with rectangular shape and rounded corners. Mirror-polished smooth surfaces, enhanced on the front with insects and a crossing centipede applied (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. 108.80gr. In 925 silver with rectangular shape and rounded corners, mirror-polished smooth surfaces. Enhanced on the front with insects and a crossing centipede in Shibayama style. Maker: William Neale, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1922 Hallmarks: W.N Ltd, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, X. Marking: None Engraved: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 2211192499949251010319