Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Rare Japanese Antique Samurai Armor Carrying Box (Gusoku Bitsu)
Rare Japanese Antique Samurai Armor Carrying Box (Gusoku Bitsu)
Rare Japanese gusoku bitsu (carrying box for samurai armor). Made of kiri (paulownia) wood and lacquered red and black. Unusual curved form. Leather shoulder straps for carrying. Iron hardware. Top lifts off. Decorated with the mon (crest) of the Oyamada Samurai clan. Edo Period (circa 1800's) Size: 28" high x 15" wide x 16 1/2" deep.
item #1326900
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Japanese Edo Period Suit of Samurai Armor with Dragonfly meadate
Japanese Edo Period Suit of Samurai Armor with Dragonfly meadate
Tombo Eboshi-Nari Okegawa Do Gushoku, a rare and wonderful Japanese antique suit of armor: Eboshi helmet (represents one who has attained manhood distinguished by an Original dragonfly (tombo meadate) carved of wood and lacquered gold. It is original to the suit of armor and it represents perseverance and transformation. The half mask or monkey form (saru bo) covers only the jaw portion of the face. The armor of an archer would have such a mask as he would have operated further back in the... Click for details
item #1318939
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Antique Japanese Samurai Jingasa
Antique Japanese Samurai Jingasa
Antique Japanese jingasa, a special protective hat worn by samurai. It is covered in a special lacquer called "tatake nuri" and is decorated with a star shaped like blades, and delicate carvings around the finial. The underside is lacquered in red with old cloth and string. Edo period (1615-1868) Size: 2.75" height, 16.5" diameter
item #1303176
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Japanese Antique Jingasa Lacquer Samurai Riding Helmet
Japanese Antique Jingasa Lacquer Samurai Riding Helmet
Antique Japanese black lacquer jingasa (samurai helmet), gold lacquer Maeda mon (crest), the edges are also lacquered gold, red lacquer on the underside, metal chrysanthemum form finial on top, Meiji Period. Size: 14" long
item #1303174
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Antique Samurai Japanese Matchlock Rifle
Antique Samurai Japanese Matchlock Rifle
Antique Japanese Samurai Matchlock Rifle. Lock is functioning, main spring has good tension. Keyaki hardwood is in wonderful condition. Ingraved iron with flowers and dragons. Silver inlaid cartouche on the top of the barrel. Great collectors piece. 18th Century Dimensions: 49 1/2" Long
item #1278175
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Antique Japanese Miniature Netsuke Cannon Firearm
Antique Japanese Miniature Netsuke Cannon Firearm
Beautiful antique miniature netsuke cannon form firearm made of bronze with hardwood handle and silver fittings. Nice patina. Small ring on bottom. Measures 2" long. Age: 19th century.
item #1209697
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Antique Japanese Samurai Sword
Antique Japanese Samurai Sword
Antique Japanese Sword or tachi with a black lacquered saya, fuchi kashira decorated with motifs of bamboo leaves (sasa), and an iron tsuba. The sword contains a signature which reads: Seki-za, Yoshida Kenkichi.

Age: Late 18th century.

Size: 43.75" width 3"
item #1196519
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