Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Elegant Chinese Huanghuali Side Table  Curved Leg
Elegant Chinese Huanghuali Side Table Curved Leg
A refined Chinese side table masterfully crafted from richly grained Huanghuali wood. The table features a classic shaped, mortise-and-tenon framed top with a floating panel showcasing the dramatic movement and warm tones characteristic of this prized hardwood.
Gently curved legs terminate in cloud-form spandrels and are joined by shaped stretchers for added stability and visual harmony. The clean, minimalist form is a hallmark of Ming and early Qing dynasty aesthetics, allowing the... Click for details
item #1503226
$3,100.00
Fine Chinese Huanghuali Wood Bench with Auspicious Longevity Medallion
Fine Chinese Huanghuali Wood Bench with Auspicious Longevity Medallion
Chinese bench made of rich, figured Huanghuali wood, known for its deep tones and graceful ghostly grain. The backrest features an openwork design with intricate angular fretwork, flanking a central medallion intricately carved with the shou (longevity) character surrounded by stylized dragons—symbols of power and auspicious life.
The arms and legs are elegantly curved, resting on a recessed stretcher base that enhances the balance and proportion of the piece. The joinery and... Click for details
item #1503225
$9,500.00
Chinese Antique Jade Bi with Dragons
Chinese Antique Jade Bi with Dragons
Chinese antique carved jade bi. Made of pale green jade with one side having white striations. Intricately carved by hand with Archaic scrolling motif of interlocking dragons and Taotie motifs. The disk has a pleasing convex curve. Bi disks were used in rituals, burials, and as symbols of status and power.

Dimensions: 3 1/2" high x 2 1/2" wide
item #1503060
$950.00
Antique Chinese Low Table in Carved Elm Wood
Antique Chinese Low Table in Carved Elm Wood
Chinese low table made from richly grained elm wood, showcasing deep natural textures and patina from age and use. The hand-carved apron features traditional scalloped edges and subtle curves, while the legs display chiseled scrollwork, all carved from solid wood.
This table was likely used as a kang table or platform table and retains its original surface with wear consistent with daily life in historic China. Its rustic elegance and structural integrity make it both a decorative and... Click for details
item #1503056
$3,200.00
Chinese Antique Pair of Porcelain Vases With Winter Landscapes
Chinese Antique Pair of Porcelain Vases With Winter Landscapes
Chinese antique pair of porcelain vases. Painted with snowy winter landscape scenes of mountain pavilions, lake side tea houses, and travelers on rocky paths. The neck and foot of each vase has ornate famille rose enameled reserves of flowers on gold ground.

Age: Republic Period

Dimensions: 12" high x 7 1/2" wide
item #1503053
$8,000.00
Chinese Antique Jade Ornament with Herons and Lotus
Chinese Antique Jade Ornament with Herons and Lotus
Chinese antique carved jade ornament. Intended to be sewn on to clothing. Made if pale green jade with subtle light and dark striations. Carved with a design of herons standing in water in a dense field of blossoming lotus, their stems and leaves intricately interwoven.

Age: Ming Dynasty Circa 1600's

Dimensions: 1 1/2" high x 2 1/2" wide
item #1503049
$2,100.00
Chinese Jade Seal of a Monk
Chinese Jade Seal of a Monk
Chinese yellow jade signature seal in the form of a sage drinking from a cup. Possibly LuYu the Sage of Tea, symbolizes of longevity and tranquility. The cup he drinks from is similar in shape to a rhinoceros horn libation cup. The monk crouches under a blanket, his long robes flowing. The underside of the stone is carved with a three-character signature still with red ink in the recesses.

Age: Qing Dynasty (19th century)

Dimensions: 2 1/2" high x 1 3/4" wide x 1 1/2"... Click for details
item #1503029
$1,200.00
Chinese Jade Cicada Toggle
Chinese Jade Cicada Toggle
Chinese antique jade toggle in the form of a cicada. The large cicada clings to hangings seed pods. The reverse side is a giant leaf. The jade is white with russet striations. Has a nice weight and fits comfortably in hand. Cicadas are symbols of resurrection, transformation, and high status.

Age: Late 19th/Early 20th century

Dimensions: 2 3/4" high x 1 7/8" wide x 3/4 thick
item #1503026
$2,400.00
Chinese Antique Carved Dragon Plaque
Chinese Antique Carved Dragon Plaque
Chinese antique carved jade plaque of scrolling dragons. Beautifully hand carved in warring states motif. Intertwining chimeras and green color with natural reddish brown striations jade central Taotie motif.

Age: Han Period, 206BC- 220AD

Dimensions: 3 1/2" width x 3 3/4" high
item #1502977
$4,500.00
Chinese Antique Spinach Jade Blade
Chinese Antique Spinach Jade Blade
Chinese antique jade carved blade. Made of deep green spinach jade. Hand carved with Archaic Han/Warring States era scrolling motif.

Age:19th century- early 20th century

Dimensions: 10" long x 1 3/4" wide
item #1502975
$1,800.00
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