Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Antique Japanese Burl Keyaki Funa Ko Tansu Document Chest Edo
Antique Japanese Burl Keyaki Funa Ko Tansu Document Chest Edo
A beautiful burl Keyaki wood early 19th century Funa Ko Tansu (Captains's document chest). Frame is made of solid keyaki wood with interior drawers made of soft kiri wood. Original urushi warm transparent lacquer finish with hand forged iron hardware and copper side carrying handles. Unique ring pull faux drawer front that doubles as a lift-out door hiding two small drawers.

Mounted on custom iron stand

Late Edo Period (1603 - 1868) C. 19th Century... Click for details
item #1452248
$4,500.00
Japanese Antique Temple Textile with Gold Dragons
Japanese Antique Temple Textile with Gold Dragons
Large antique Japanese Buddhist temple textile made of green silk and woven with gold gilt-paper weft (ginran or kinren) in a design of dragon medallions floating amongst billowing clouds. Dragons have long been used in Buddhist art symbolizing the endless cycle of transformation. This textile piece consists of two long woven panels sewn together and backed with white cotton fabric. Has inscription on back.

Age: Edo Period dated 1836

Dimensions: 59" x 91"
item #1452010
$2,500.00
Japanese Antique Carved Bamboo Walking Stick with Snakes and Frogs
Japanese Antique Carved Bamboo Walking Stick with Snakes and Frogs
Antique Japanese bamboo walking stick. Carved with scenes of snakes chasing frogs. The frogs and snakes appear on the surface of the cane as if through holes in a tunnel. With details painted in ink and light colors. Signed by 吉明刀 Yoshiaki.

Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 36" long x 3/4" wide
item #1452008
$1,150.00
Japanese Antique Round Lacquer Box with Tokugawa Crest
Japanese Antique Round Lacquer Box with Tokugawa Crest
Antique Japanese round lacquered wood container decorated on both sides with a karakusa (octopus vine) pattern and blossoms around the central aoi mon of the Tokugawa shogunate. Gold lacquer on a dark brownish black ground. Possible for archer bow strings.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: 3 3/4" wide diameter x 1 3/4" deep
item #1451670
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Antique Japanese Mill Wheel Coffee Table Keyaki Edo Era with Iron Base
Antique Japanese Mill Wheel Coffee Table Keyaki Edo Era with Iron Base
An antique Japanese mill wheel made of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood on an iron base that was later added. Recent structural reinforcement with hardware for strength and durability. Currently designed for use as a coffee table or side table, it would add a Japanese folk art (Mingei) accent to any rustic decor.

Age: Edo Period (1750-1800) kDimensions: 22 1/2" Diameter by 14 3/4" High
item #1451367
$550.00
Antique Japanese Scholar's Desk Keyaki with Full Moon Motif Meiji Era
Antique Japanese Scholar's Desk Keyaki with Full Moon Motif Meiji Era
An antique Japanese scholar's desk made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Hirute handles. Full moon design to each leg. Constructed using through mortise and tenon Japanese joinery.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 31 1/2" Wide by 14 1/2" High by 14 1/4" Deep
item #1451366
$850.00
Antique Japanese Sendai Tansu Lacquered Keyaki Edo Period
Antique Japanese Sendai Tansu Lacquered Keyaki Edo Period
A beautiful antique Japanese Sendai Tansu made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware including the Mokko handles. The lock plates feature a center design of the original owner's family crest with scrolling Peony buds that represents wealth and prosperity. The security door hides three smaller drawers that was used to keep valuables and important documents. Beautiful natural wood grain throughout. Constructed using... Click for details
item #1451364
$7,500.00
Antique Japanese Okidoko (Display Stand for Tokonoma) Persimmon Taisho
Antique Japanese Okidoko (Display Stand for Tokonoma) Persimmon Taisho
An antique Japanese Okidoko (display stand for a Tokonoma, a reception room) made of Kakinoki (Persimmon) and Keyaki (Zelkova) woods. Originally it was used to showcase Ikebana flower arrangements, special porcelain vases, Japanese sculptures, or seasonal displays. It will work in a contemporary setting to elevate and display any myriad of items.

Age: Early Taisho (circa 1912-1920)

Dimensions: 47 1/2" Wide by 5" High by 16 1/2" Deep
item #1451336
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Antique Japanese Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Keyaki Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Keyaki Meiji Period
A rare antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Kikute handles and Urushi lacquer finish). Unusual design with two small drawers secured by a locking security bar and two sets of doors with the upper set having a spacious storage area behind and the bottom set having storage to the left and three small drawers to the right. The main drawer has a lock plate with an incised... Click for details
item #1451333
$4,500.00
Antique Japanese Kaidan Tansu (Stair Chest) Keyaki Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Kaidan Tansu (Stair Chest) Keyaki Meiji Period
An antique Japanese Two-Section Kaidan Tansu (stair chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Hirute handles. Made in two sections allowing for easier placement through a door or entrance. Drawers of varying sizes for organizing with a large hinged door with spacious storage behind and a lift out door on the top step with two wooden hooks where security keys were kept. Wear to the edge of the steps is a testament to its... Click for details
item #1451318
$3,250.00
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