WILLIAM NEALE 1936 SHIBAYAMA CIGARETTE CASE

Cigarette case In 925 silver and octagonal form. Smooth mirror polish and adorned on the front with applied insects (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. Several gilded insects (gold?). Gilt vermeil interior. 74.10gr. Half-and-half lid with release button. Maker: William Neale, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1936 Hallmarks: W.N Ltd, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, M. Marking: BARRATT IPSWICH inside. Japanese signature. Engraved: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 2309193199989251010319