Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Chinese Antique Pair of Cranes
Antique Chinese pair of porcelain cranes. Each perched on one foot on a rock formation. The feathers have intricate incised details. This pair of cranes symbolize good fortune and prosperity.

Age: mid 20th century

Dimensions: 22" high x 9 1/2" wide
item #1494754
Chinese Antique Fu-Lions Carving
Chinese antique carved panel with fu-lions. Scene of two frolicking fu-lions (shi-shi) and large peony blossoms. Carved of hardwood and accented with gold lacquer.
Shishi (fu-dogs, fu-lions) are strong and playful Buddhist protectors.

Age: early 20th century

Dimensions: Hight: 17", Width: 34"
item #1494750
$900.00
Chinese Antique Bronze Gu
Antique Chinese bronze vase in the shape of a ritual libation vessel (gu). Cast with archaic form and motifs. The gu form vessel was first developed in the Shang Dynasty when it was used for both drinking wine and for offering ritual libations. This 19th century version displays the traditional characteristics (the slender, sloping form and trumpet-like neck). With a single character on the bottom inside.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 9 3/4" high x 5" wide
item #1494558
$1,200.00
Antique Chinese Lapis Lazuli Study of Ram and Lingzhi on Rocks
Amazing antique Chinese Lapis Lazuli carving of three rams, Yang, and nine ruyi, Lingzhi, on a rocky landscape. The blue lapis is a beautiful ultramarine color with gold dust like iron pyrite interspersed with random calcite flecks in the matrix. People believe the stone is imbued and bring good fortune to those able to hold it well and helps to promote psychic abilities. Meaning of ram and ruyi combines to mean “as you wish” and “good fortune”. The vibrant blue color in the stone... Click for details
item #1494352
Price on Request
Chinese Antique Miniature Hardwood Chairs and Stand
Antique Chinese miniature model set of two "official's hat" arm chairs and a matching stand. Made of hardwood, carefully carved small versions of the classic furniture forms.

Age: Mid 20th century

Dimensions: Chairs 9 1/2" high x 6" wide. Stand 6" high x 3 1/4" wide
item #1494349
$750.00
Chinese Antique Silver and Enamel Snuff Bottle
Chinese silver snuff bottle with over enamel. Delicately rendered with leaves and flowers in shades of blue, turquoise, white and soft purple. Has a collectors seal on bottom and dates from the 19th century.

Height 2.75" x width 2.5" x depth 1.125"
item #1494348
$2,500.00
Small Antique Pair of Chinese Ceramic Candlesticks
Pair of Chinese antique candlesticks. Glazed in a dark green pigment with dark tones throughout. Each retains their export wax stamps indicating there older then 100yrs old at time of export. Ready to be enjoyed.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 7 1/2" high x 5 1/2" wide
item #1494291
$750.00
Fan Ho Set of 4 Photographs
Fan Ho set of 4 framed photographs. Each small photo has a mat signed by the artist. The different photos are: a uniformed man on a bicycle, two young boys with a cat, a man carrying a suitcase on one shoulder and a city street with shops and street cars.

Fan Ho (1931-2016) was an award winning Chinese photographer, film director and actor. Born in Shanghai, he moved to Hong Kong when he was young and began photographing candid images of urban life with his Brownie camera. At age... Click for details
item #1494162
$1,600.00
Antique Chinese Martaban Jar Ming with Two Dragons
An antique Chinese Martaban jar with two dragons (one with opened mouth and the opposing one with closed mouth. Wide girth with matching wide base. Four securing loop handles at the neck.

Age: Ming Dynasty (circa 1400-1500)

Dimensions: 24 3/4" High by 19 1/4" Diameter
item #1493970
$1,425.00
Fan Ho Photograph and Book Set
Fan Ho original signed photograph and book limited edition set in case. The book titled "Fan Ho - Hong Kong Yesterday" features plates of his photographs. Inside is also a matted original photograph of figures crossing street car tracks on an urban street. It is titled "Controversy 1956" series 43 of 100 and is signed in pen "Fan Ho 2006"

Fan Ho (1931-2016) was an award winning Chinese photographer, film director and actor. Born in Shanghai, he moved to Hong Kong when he was young... Click for details
item #1493809
$750.00
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