Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Chinese Warring States Period Round "Chicken Bone" Jade Carving
Chinese Warring States Period Round "Chicken Bone" Jade Carving
Archaic Chinese round jade carving, dated from the Warring States Period (475 - 221 BC), with a white calcification covering the entire surface which is known as "chicken bone". This white calcification is due to the jade being burned in very ancient rituals revolving around life and death. Both sides of the jade are carved with archaic spiral patterns and two single rings.

The 250 years between 475 and 221 BC is called the Warring States Period because the region of the Zhou Dynasty... Click for details
item #1343405
$1,200.00
Chinese Warring States Period Round "Chicken Bone" Jade Carving
Chinese Warring States Period Round "Chicken Bone" Jade Carving
Archaic Chinese round jade carving, dated from the Warring States Period (475 - 221 BC), with a white calcification covering the entire surface which is known as "chicken bone". This white calcification is due to the jade being burned in very ancient rituals revolving around life and death. Both sides of the jade are carved with archaic spiral patterns and two single rings.

The 250 years between 475 and 221 BC is called the Warring States Period because the region of the Zhou Dynasty... Click for details
item #1343403
$2,000.00
Antique Chinese Scroll Painting of a Pair of Birds
Antique Chinese Scroll Painting of a Pair of Birds
Antique Chinese scroll painting with a lovely scene of two black birds perched with each other on a cherry blossom branch, with a calligraphy poem and red chop, attributed to Xu Guoxiang, late Qing Dynasty.

Provenance : From a private estate in Berkeley, CA.

Size: (entire scroll) 75" H x 33" W (painting only) 49" H x 24" W
item #1343386
$1,250.00
Antique Chinese Scroll Painting of a Monkey and Persimmons
Antique Chinese Scroll Painting of a Monkey and Persimmons
Antique Chinese scroll painting of a monkey climbing on a persimmon branch, with calligraphy poem and red chop. The image paired with the poem is a charming rebus, as the word "hou" means both "monkey" and "a high ranking official" or a Duke. Dated 1915, attributed to Gao Qifeng (1889-1933).

Provenance: From a private estate in Berkeley, CA. Size: (entire scroll) 67" H x 33" W (painting only) 42" H x 25" W
item #1343334
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Neolithic Chinese Hongshan Jade Wheel
Neolithic Chinese Hongshan Jade Wheel
Chinese Neolithic jade carving, dated of the Hongshan culture period (4700-2900 BC), in the form of a three prong wheel with strong orange coloration throughout.

Starting from about 18,000 years ago, the Neolithic Age marked the end of the Stone Age in Chinese history. During the period, great changes took place in all aspects of humans’ life. Human beings in the Neolithic Age no longer lived only on collecting foods directly from nature. Instead they began to take up... Click for details
item #1343322
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Chinese Beautiful Huanghuali Hardwood Altar Table
Chinese Beautiful Huanghuali Hardwood Altar Table
Gorgeous Huanghuali hardwood Chinese altar table, with dramatic woodgrain featuring natural "eyes" in the burl patterns. The lower apron is handcarved with scrolling vines, its two legs are wide with carved lingzhi mushrooms.

20th Century

Size: 56"L x 16.5"W x 32.5" H
item #1343232
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Neolithic Chinese Hongshan Jade Bird
Neolithic Chinese Hongshan Jade Bird
Chinese Neolithic jade carving of a bird, carved of the Hongshan culture (4700-2900 BC), with orange areas in contrast to the overall green tone. The back of the bird's head is carved with a small hole to be worn as a pendant.

Size: 1.75" x 1.75" x .75"
item #1343011
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Antique Chinese Framed Painting of Zhong Kui
Antique Chinese Framed Painting of Zhong Kui
Antique Chinese framed painting of the mythological figure Zhong Kui, commander of 80,000 demons, vanquisher of evil spirits, and guardian of households. He appears to be controlling an unhappy looking green demon with a turtle shell, sometimes called Shui Gui. Two small bats fly just next to the calligraphy on the lefthand side, with red chop by the artist.

Circa 1800

Size: (entire frame) 24.5" L x 22" H (artwork only) 16.5" L x 13.5" H
item #1342774
$4,500.00
Antique Chinese Framed Silk Painting
Antique Chinese Framed Silk Painting
Antique Chinese framed silk painting of two beautiful young ladies. Vibrant color and wonderful detailing. 19th century.

Size: (entire frame) 12.5" W x 15.5" H (artwork only) 8.75" W x 11.5" H
item #1342515
$750.00
Antique Chinese Framed Silk Painting
Antique Chinese Framed Silk Painting
Antique Chinese framed silk painting of two beautiful young ladies. Vibrant color and wonderful detailing. 19th century.

Size: (entire frame) 12.5" W x 15.5" H (artwork only) 8.75" W x 11.5" H
item #1342513
$750.00
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