MASAYUKI: A RARE SHIBAYAMA PARASOL By Masayuki, signed Masayuki Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The handle with finely inlays to depict wisteria amid other flowers, vines and leaves. The artist signature incised into a mother-of-pearl cartouche. LENGTH of handle 25 cm, overall LENGTH 96 cm Condition: The handle in fine condition with only few tiny age cracks and a nice naturally grown patina. The pink silk parasol with traces of use an several large tears, hence in unusable condition (silk needs to be repaired or replaced). The expansion mechanism of the parasol is in fine working condition. The wrapper is original to the parasol and also comes in fine condition. Provenance: British collection.