JAPAN 1890 Shibayama Cards Holder In Carved Ivory Gemstones

Japanese Shibayama cards case holder. This is a lovely late 19th century Imperial Japan Ivory, Gold lacquer and Shibayama cards case. Created during the the Meiji period (1868-1912), the artist has captured in great detail the scene of two quails foraging for seeds on the ground, butterflies and dragonflies hover amongst the traditional display of different flowers worked in Taki-Maki-e Lacquer. Other lacquered and gilded Flora includes Valerian and bush Clover, further decorated with semi precious stones and Paradise birds. The reverse of the card case depicts a scene of two Manchurian cranes stood beneath stems of the trees. Overall this is a stunning gorgeous example of a Shibayama work and ivory cards case and would enhance any serious Japanese, or indeed card case collection. This case retain the original patina and will be also a great addition for your Bijouterie cabinet.  Shibayama The art form known as Shibayama is named after the Shibayama area of present-day Chiba prefecture. The Shibayama technique was created by Ōnoki Senzō, an Edo haberdasher who lived during the An’ei era (1772–1781). His style of inlaying became so popular that he named works done with the inlay technique after his hometown of Shibayama and later also adopted this name as his surname. Shibayama refers to the intricate carving and minute encrustation of various materials on to a ground material. The inlay typically consists of mother-of-pearl, ivory, tortoiseshell and coral, the combi