Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Antique Chinese Cloisonne Duck Incenser
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Duck Incenser
Antique Chinese cloisonne incenser in the form of a standing duck. Vermillion tones with white, yellow and black feather details. well models with detailed lift of lid (seen on back of duck). Lid has a floral pattern with wild vines finding the correct shape. Incense flows from in side the body chamber and through the florida open lid.

Ducks are knows as winged diving birds as are regarded as a symbol of conjugal affection and fidelity.

Early 19th Century... Click for details
item #1424046
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17th Century Kangxi Small Peach Bloom Vase Signed
17th Century Kangxi Small Peach Bloom Vase Signed
Rare 17th Century Chinese Kangxi small peach bloom vase scholars object. Incredible speckled glazing revealing natural lighter of purple, off whites with a touch of green under tones. May have been used as a glaze example, kept with similar objects, each an example of glazing techniques. Inscribed with six character Kangxi signature

His reign lasted 61 years, from February 7, 1661 until his death December 20, 1722, making him the longest-reigning Emperor of China in history. The... Click for details
item #1423825
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Large Natural Quartz Lightly Smoked Crystal
Large Natural Quartz Lightly Smoked Crystal
A stunning large natural quartz crystal oxide mineral with just a touch of smoke tonalities. Lighter tones lead to almost transparent clear mineral. A blend of smaller clusters of crystals making up the base leading single large crystal fading out at a 45 degree angle.

crystal was often mentioned in writings and used to decorate important religious objects, as it was thought that crystal manifested transcendence and the light of the heavens. For the religious, the stone symbolized... Click for details
item #1423285
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Chinese Natural Lingzhi Fan Shaped Fungus Viewing Object
Chinese Natural Lingzhi Fan Shaped Fungus Viewing Object
Natural fan shaped lingzhi fungus scholars viewing object. Naturally hand worn patina with natural tone and shine. Relaxed open fan rippling shape sitting comfortable on stable flat base.

Mid to Late 19th Century

Dimensions: 17" wide X 10" high X 6" deep
item #1423129
$1,450.00
Antique Chinese Rosewood Etagere Display Stand Handcarved Faux Bamboo
Antique Chinese Rosewood Etagere Display Stand Handcarved Faux Bamboo
A beautiful Chinese Rosewood Etagere display stand hand carved in a faux bamboo design. Reticulated corner feet and floating floor panels. An exquisite example of art imitating nature.

Age: Early Republic Period (1912-1925)

Dimensions: 19 3/4" Wide x 30" High x 10" Deep
item #1422069
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Asian Neolithic Clay Jar
Asian Neolithic Clay Jar
Asian neolithic pottery, bulbous top with a top flange over a trumpet base, soft weathered red designs of swirling patterns on the upper areras and a spade design on lower area, shows patina marks and ware, a dramatic piece.

East Bay Collector
Dates Approximately 1500BC
Size H 11 1/2" x W 9 1/2"
item #1420572
$1,400.00
Antique Chinese Coffer Table Elm Zhejiang Province 18th Century
Antique Chinese Coffer Table Elm Zhejiang Province 18th Century
An antique Chinese Coffer Table made entirely of Elm wood. Originating from the Zhejiang Province it epitomizes fine country furniture. It was designed with Peony drawer panels and patinated drawer pulls with a simple locking mechanism for one drawer. Below the drawers are 3 separate reticulated panels featuring a cloud motif and a pair of spandrels showcasing a scrolling leaf pattern that matches the continuity of the theme.

The finish is an original clear lacquer and the natural wear... Click for details
item #1419458
$4,500.00
Terracotta Han Dynasty Soldier
Terracotta Han Dynasty Soldier
Terracotta soldier, nude standing upright without arms, with insertion holes at sides. Red pigment on back of head and lower leg, black pigment at back of head. Remnants of dirt lightly attached overall.

Size: 24" H 4" D 4" W

Location: Excavated from mound area outside of Xian, China

Age: Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) Jingdi Emperor's reign
item #1418394
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Pink Peking Glass Scalloped Cup
Pink Peking Glass Scalloped Cup
Antique pink peking glass scalloped edge cup, with molded inset base. Flared out rim Attractive color. Size: 2.5" H x 5" Diameter. Good condition. Republic Period.
item #1418027
$625.00
Antique Chinese Kangxi Period Blue and White Vase
Antique Chinese Kangxi Period Blue and White Vase
Dramatic Chinese Kangxi Period blue and white vase with a cylindrical body narrowing to a straight neck and a flanged lip, ribbon designs on the neck, galloping Manchu Warriors carrying battle banners, base with a circle mark, all decoration in underglaze blue with three subtle hues.

Provenance McIntyre Collection
Dates Kangxi 18th c.
Size H 18 3/4" x W 8"
item #1417439
$6,000.00
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