April 2025 Auction

Lot #2:

Older curved needle shibayama button of bugs.

#2. Late 19th c. fabulous curved needle shank Shibayama of bugs. Shibayama is an Asian art inlay technique used to decorate using a variety of carved natural materials of varying textures and colors, most often inlaid with gemstone, horn, shell and other materials. NBS Medium. (1 1/8")