Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Chinese Carved Yellow Soapstone Dragon Toggle
A finely carved Chinese soapstone toggle, depicting a dynamic dragon amid swirling clouds, rendered in high relief with pierced openwork and detailed on both sides. The dragon, a timeless symbol of imperial authority, strength, and transformation, is shown with a powerful expression, flowing whiskers, and a scaled, sinuous body.
The soapstone is a warm yellow nephrite, softly polished to a smooth finish, with light translucency and natural mineral inclusions typical of 19th-century... Click for details
item #1505855
$1,200.00
Chinese Landscape Scroll Painting Signed Peng Yang
Chinese antique scroll painting of a mountain landscape. Two figures sit and talk near a stream and a small foot bridge. In the distance, mountains rise on either side of a waterfall. Painted in light colors on silk.
Peng Yang (1859-1939) was an artist of the late Qing Period. He specialized in painting landscapes, flowers, and figures. In the early years of Guangxu's reign, he was employed as a painter at the Imperial kiln in Jingdezhen.

Age: Late Qing Dynasty (early 20th... Click for details
item #1505783
Chinese Porcelain Umbrella Stand, Circa 1950
A tall cylindrical porcelain umbrella stand, hand-painted in a vivid Imari-style palette of iron red, cobalt blue, and soft gilt yellow on a white ground. The design features a central panel with flowering prunus and peony branches, framed by stylized cartouches and surrounded by an allover chrysanthemum motif. The top and bottom rims are bordered with a classic cobalt blue band of lace-like floral decoration. Made in China, circa 1950, this piece reflects the mid-20th century revival of Qing... Click for details
item #1505779
$575.00
Chinese Small Porcelain Brushwasher signed Wang Bu
Chinese small round porcelain brush washer signed Wang Bu (1896-1968). Glazed blue and white with scene of a kingfisher bird balanced on a long millet stem. There is an artist seal in the lower right hand side of the design and a studio mark ‘Yuan Wen Wu Guo zhi Zhai’ on the underside.

Age: Mid 20th century

Dimensions: 3 7/8" wide x 7/8" high
item #1505327
$650.00
Chinese Jadeite Bead Necklace
Chinese jadeite necklace made of 41 round beads. Beautiful natural green jadeite round beads of 1/2" diameter. Lovely bright mottled green color.

Dimensions: 27" total length
item #1505241
$800.00
Chinese Amethyst Bead Necklace
Chinese necklace made of 20 round amethyst beads. Deep purple color with areas of translucency and quartz striations.

Dimensions: 20" total length
item #1505239
$1,100.00
Chinese Jadeite Bead Necklace
Chinese jade necklace made of 51 round beads. Beautiful natural green jadeite round beads of 1/2" and 3/8" graduating diameter. Lovely bright mottled green color.

Dimensions: 26 1/2" total length
item #1505069
$1,200.00
Chinese Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace
Chinese lapis lazuli necklace made of 44 round beads. Beautiful natural dark blue round beads of graduating diameter. The largest being 5/8" wide diameter. The smaller beads are a lovely bright blue color with traces of quartz.
Dimensions: 24″ total length
item #1505068
$900.00
Chinese Green Jadeite Bead Necklace
Chinese jade necklace made of 34 round beads. Beautiful natural green jadeite round beads of 1/2" diameter each. Lovely bright mottled green color.

Dimensions: 19" total length
item #1505030
$1100.00
Chinese Antique Pair of Jade, Quartz and Agate Peach Trees
Chinese antique pair of peach trees made of semi-precious stones. With intricate elongated leaves carved of moss agate and peaches of quartz and amethyst. Each is seated in a rectangular container of green jade.
The peach tree is symbolic of family growth and prosperity. The peach itself if a symbol of good luck and happiness.

Age: Republic Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 17" high x 13 1/2" wide x 11" deep (each tree)
item #1504969
$900.00
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