Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Korean Antique Koryo Dynasty Celadon Bowl
Korean Antique Koryo Dynasty Celadon Bowl
A Korean antique small celadon bowl. The inside of the bowl is decorated with a band of raised floral motif. The surface has pleasing drips of celadon glaze and is covered with a fine crackle texture.

Goryeo (고려; 高麗 918–1392), also spelled as Koryŏ, was a Korean kingdom established in 918 by King Taejo. This kingdom later gave name to the modern exonym "Korea". It united the Later Three Kingdoms in 936 and ruled most of the Korean Peninsula until it was removed by the... Click for details
item #1511663
$2125.00
Korean Hardwood Bandaji Chest
Korean Hardwood Bandaji Chest
Antique Korean bandaji chest is crafted from dense native hardwood, prized for its dramatic, flame-like grain and enduring strength. The surface displays a richly animated figure—often likened to tiger or curly maple—set within a boldly paneled façade that gives the piece a powerful, architectural presence.

The chest is fitted with original hand-forged iron hardware, including butterfly hinges, corner mounts, and a prominent central locking plate. The large heart-shaped... Click for details
item #1511662
$1,425.00
Antique Korean Scroll Painting of Mountain Landscape
Antique Korean Scroll Painting of Mountain Landscape
Korean antique scroll painting of a misty mountain landscape. High, rocky peaks with cascading water falls and mountain pavilions nestle in the trees. Below, a figure poles a small boat and villagers navigate winding foot paths. Calligraphy and a large seal in the upper left hand corner. Painted in ink on silk.

Age: Early 20th century

Dimensions: total size: 57" high x 17" wide (19 1/4" wide including rollers). Size of art: 36" high x 12 1/2" wide
item #1507773
Chinese Huanghuali Low Table
Chinese Huanghuali Low Table
Chinese low long table, crafted from richly grained quarter sawn huanghuali wood, a treasured hardwood celebrated for its deep reddish-brown tone, flowing grain patterns, and natural luster. This piece reflects the traditional aesthetic values of Qing-style furniture with clean lines, refined proportions, and subtle detailing.
The long rectangular surface is bordered by a raised, molded edge (pianping), supported by squared legs with integrated stretchers that provide both strength and... Click for details
item #1505907
$2,200.00
Antique Korean Jang Temple Chest Late 19th C
Antique Korean Jang Temple Chest Late 19th C
An antique Korean Jang temple chest made of Odong Namu (Paulownia) and Chamnamu (Cryptomeria) woods. The front was designed with 24 framed square panels with upper and lower rows displaying horizontal grain panels and center rows displayed in a vertical grain. Two hinged doors open to a spacious storage area where temple garments and textiles were stored. Interior has its original paper lining.

Age: Late 19th Century

Dimensions: 36 1/4" Wide by 27 1/4" High by 17 3/4" Deep
item #1505006
$1,700.00
19th Century Korean Burl Wood Stacking Chest
19th Century Korean Burl Wood Stacking Chest
Antique Korean scholar’s 2 section stacking chest, masterfully constructed from richly figured burl and hardwood panels, framed in deep hardwood latticework.
The geometric raised-panel design creates striking visual depth and showcases traditional Korean joinery. Fitted with elegant nickel-plated hardware, including butterfly-form corner brackets and circular locking plates, the chest opens in two sections for storing documents, books, or valuables. This piece is an outstanding example... Click for details
item #1503283
Korean Antique Bandaji Chest
Korean Antique Bandaji Chest
Korean antique bandaji (blanket storage chest). Made of so namu (pine wood) with original deep brown finish. Heavy iron hardware including handles with back plates in the form of bats for good luck. The trunk opens to a compartment lined with printed paper and with two small drawers.

Age: Joseon Dynasty (late 19th century)

Dimensions: 32 3/4" high x 36 3/4" wide x 17 1/4" deep
item #1502771
$1,650.00
11th C. Korean Celadon Vase Goryeo Dynasty
11th C. Korean Celadon Vase Goryeo Dynasty
An original antique Korean celadon vase dating from the Goryeo dynasty. The legant piece has a soft green glaze for which Koryo celadon is renowned, with a naturally formed crackle (crazing) throughout the surface, adding to its depth and beauty.
The form is gently rounded with a slightly flared neck, emphasizing the refined silhouette of early Korean ceramic artistry. A notable feature is the traditional kintsugi repair on the lip—a testament to the historic appreciation of flaws as... Click for details
item #1502484
$2,200.00
19th C. Korean Tiger Painting Scroll – Ink and Color on Paper
19th C. Korean Tiger Painting Scroll – Ink and Color on Paper
Striking 19th-century Korean hanging scroll featuring a powerful depiction of a tiger mid-prowl, captured in vivid motion and intense expression. Rendered in ink and color on paper, this traditional painting exemplifies the unique style and symbolism of minhwa (folk painting), where tigers often serve as protectors and spiritual guardians.
The composition is alive with energy: the tiger’s muscular body is coiled in movement, its tail dramatically sweeping upward, mouth open in a... Click for details
item #1502426
SOLD
19th C. Korean Hanging Scroll Quan Yin Bodhisattva
19th C. Korean Hanging Scroll Quan Yin Bodhisattva
A beautifully detailed antique Korean hanging scroll painting depicting Quan Yin Bodhisattva, the embodiment of compassion in Buddhist tradition. Seated in serene meditation upon a lotus throne, the bodhisattva is surrounded by a mystical rocky grotto and heavenly attendants, with delicate brushwork highlighting intricate jewelry, robes, and sacred emblems.
Rendered in ink, mineral pigments, and gold on silk, the composition features soft halos and flowing garments, emphasizing... Click for details
item #1502425
$7,500.00
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