WILLIAM NEALE 1925 SHIBAYAMA BUSINESS CARD CASE TRAVERSING CENTIPEDES HORIZONTAL

business card case In 925 silver with horizontal rectangular form. Enhanced on the front with applied insects and traversing centipedes (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. 49.00gr. Diagonal clasp 1/5 4/5. Maker: William Neale, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1925 Hallmarks: W.N Ltd, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, A. Marking: None Engraved: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 1304190833349251010249