A Shibayama Paper Knife
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Inlaid in mother-of-pearl and coral and decorated in gold, red and black hiramaki-e with birds and butterflies amongst flowers and grasses, the handle carved with frogs amongst lotus buds
39cm. long
A Shibayama Paper Knife
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Inlaid in mother-of-pearl and coral and decorated in gold, red and black hiramaki-e with birds and butterflies amongst flowers and grasses, the handle carved with frogs amongst lotus buds
39cm. long