Antique Japanese Whist Counter with Shibayama Inlaid Scoring Tabs – Bugs Butterflies Insect -B
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Antique Japanese Whist Counter with Shibayama Inlaid Scoring Tabs – Bugs Butterflies Insect -B

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We have for sale a Japanese Meiji period whist counter with eight counting tabs with lovely Shibayama inlays.  Shibayama is the inlay of a design into an ivory, wood or lacquer base using a variety of carved natural materials. The Shibayama on these counting tabs are made of semi-precious stones and shells depicting various insects. These inlays are colourful, quite intricate, and very well done.  The lacquer finish on the wooden counter is also decorated with gold-painted flowers and a bird. The card game of Whist preceded Bridge in the late the19th century, and these counters were used to keep score.

  • Most likely made around 1880-1900
  • Made in Japan
  • Good condition – some chipping to the lacquer, and one bug has lost its body inlay.  –   Please see photos.

Dimensions of wooden base:

  • About 3.50 inches long
  • About 2.00 inches wide
  • About 0.50 inches deep

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