FINE SHIBAYAMA GAME COUNTER Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The lovely wooden game counter finely coated with rō-iro nuri. Precisely painted depictions of flowers and leaves in hiramaki-e gold lacquer against a black background in the center. The counters are decorated with mother of pearl and other natural stones inlays in charming forms of birds and insects. Pair of golden hiramaki-e flowers on the sides. HEIGHT 6 cm, LENGTH 9.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with some minor wear to the lacquer surface and some minor losses. Provenance: English private collection.