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Asian and Ethnic arts by Terrill C. Smith

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Miniature Paper Toy Guignol Punch Theater Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Toys: Specialty: Contemporary item# 1195873 (stock# guig)
click for details		Terrill C. Smith 510-531-6812 $56.00
I have taken an antique Pellerin Guignol Punch and Judy French version paper puppet theater sheet, hand cut and miniaturized this beautiful recreation of an antique toy. There are ten players, two slots in the stage floor, with tweezers you can place any two in the slots, they actually can move from the back. This set is about 3 1/2" tall. Protective coating applied to the cardstock paper construction. A wonderful miniature.

3 Leg Money Toad Yi Xing Snuff Bottle Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Pre 2000 item# 1193926 (stock# mts)
click for details		Terrill C. Smith 510-531-6812 Sold Thank you.
Cute buggy eyed three leg toad spits coins. He brings luck in the form of wealth. This very detailed Yi Xing, brown iron clay-porcelain snuff bottle is about 2 3/4" tall. Excellent sculpting by hand, signed piece. A great novelty snuff bottle, with carnelian and bone spoon. Please note that overseas shipping from USA has had a dramatic price increase. You can also see my non listed snuff bottles at Good, Better, Best antiques in Alameda CA and at Collectors Choice Antiques in Lafayette CA.

Chinese Beast Yi Xing Snuff Bottle Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Pre 2000 item# 1193923 (stock# cbs)
click for details		Terrill C. Smith 510-531-6812 $120.00
A unique bottle, Yi Xing, porcelain-clay with iron gives this rich brown color, prized in China. You see a beast of myth. Dragon, lion and elements of other animals. This snuff bottle is about 4 3/4" long. It has two spoons, coral tops brass bezel and spoon. It is a detailed unusual bottle. A nice piece of crafting. All hand done.

Snowflake Peking Glass Snuff Bottle Butterflies Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Pre 1970 item# 1193598 (stock# snowflake)
click for details		Terrill C. Smith 510-531-6812 $490.00
A most wonderful delicate snowflake Peking glass snuff bottle. Hand carved glass in brass dragon top, delicate pastel butterflies carved atop a snowflake glass body. This bottle is a five color dip, there are five different top layer colors, this gives great value to a collector and is a indication of a fine craftsman and an outstanding bottle. This bottle is 3" tall.

Black on Rose carved glass snuff bottle pavillion Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Pre 1980 item# 1193588 (stock# rose snuff)
click for details		Terrill C. Smith 510-531-6812 $385.00
Fine carving, same design on both sides. Black layer over rose colored glass. Vintage bottle, Jade top, bone spoon. This elegant bottle is 3" tall. A very good bottle. If you live in the San Francisco Bay area I have a number of other fine snuff bottles at Good, Better, Best Antiques in the city of Alameda, and more in the city of Lafayette at Collectors Choice Antiques.

Beautiful Reverse Painted Snuff Bottle Birds Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Pre 2000 item# 1193578 (stock# birdsnuff)
click for details		Terrill C. Smith 510-531-6812 $225.00
Not an old buttle, but a bottle of very fine quality. Reverse painted glass, panels with birds and ducks. Carnelian top with bone spoon. This bottle is just under 4" tall. It will come with brocade gift box. All painting on this bottle is by hand, a very skilled reverse painter did the work. It is a wonderful addition to a collection or a very elegant gift. No liquids or other possibly damaging substances should ever be put into a reverse painted bottle. This bottle also is signed. If you l ...click for details

Vintage Greek Icon Mary and Child Metal front Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork: Pre 1980 item# 1191530 (stock# maryicon)
click for details		Terrill C. Smith 510-531-6812 $78.00
This beautiful Greek Icon came from a Greek store in San Francisco that was going out of business after many decades. It is still in the protective bag they had it in so it has never been exposed. It is a silvered metal front, the images of Mary and the child are on printed paper. It is on a composition wood back that is about 3/4" thick. It is 5 3/4" wide, 7 1/2" tall. An elegant piece.

Greek Icon Annunciation Vintage Metal front Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork: Pre 1980 item# 1191529 (stock# annun)
click for details		Terrill C. Smith 510-531-6812 $60.00
This lovely icon came from old stock in a Greek shop that was going out of business in San Francisco. It is still in a store package and has never been exposed. It is about 7 1/" tall, on a composition wood back3/4" thick. The front is silvered metal, the face images are on printed paper. It is the Annunciation.Back label gives origin and a date of 1964. Not positive that this is the year of production, it is at least 35 years old.

Lovely Vintage Carved glass Cricket Snuff Bottle Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Pre 1980 item# 1190575 (stock# crik)
click for details		Terrill C. Smith 510-531-6812 $155.00
Delicate and elegant vintage carved glass snuff bottle. light brown, on white, with white top layer. Carving of fanciful fruit, bat and nice lion face side decoration. This bottle has a jade top, metal spoon and is a nice size of about 2 3/4", one that could be carried easily in a robe sleeve. It is at least 45 years old. If you would like to see collections for sale of my snuff bottles and you live in the SF Bay area, I have a number of very nice bottles at Good, Better, Best antiques in A ...click for details

Monkey Journey to the West Snuff Bottle Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Pre 2000 item# 1190550 (stock# monkey)
click for details		Terrill C. Smith 510-531-6812 $385.00
A valuable Emperial Yellow color of carved glass, a rare theme in carved glass, it is Monkey, The Journey to the West. Masterful carving of all four Hero figures from the Chinese Fable of Monkey. The tortoise is about 3 1/2" long. This is an outstanding and rare snuff bottle. If you would like to see more of my snuff bottles, and you live in the SF Bay area, please visit Good, Better, Best antiques in Alameda, CA, or Collectors Choice Antiques in the City of Lafayette.

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