Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Chinese Vintage Jade and Gold Bracelet and Earrings
Chinese Vintage Jade and Gold Bracelet and Earrings
Chinese jade and gold bracelet and pair of earrings. Alternating jade and gold circles with gold characters of life, joy and blessing connected by gold chains. The jade is a lovely translucent apple green color. The gold is impresses with the mark "T.Y.L. 14K".

Age: Mid 20th century
item #1497323
Antique Pair of Chinese Fu Dogs Cream Crackle Glaze Ealry 20th C
Antique Pair of Chinese Fu Dogs Cream Crackle Glaze Ealry 20th C
An antique Chinese pair of Fu Dogs made in a cream crackle glaze. Fierce yet mildly domesticated design. Male holds a sphere shaped ball which represents the protection of the world while the female holds her playful pup which represents the strong family unit. Heavy porcelain with felt base.

Age: Early 20th Century 1900-1920

Dimensions each: 18 1/2" Long by 18 1/2" High by 9 1/4" Wide
item #1497322
Tibetan Antique Altar Table
Tibetan Antique Altar Table
Tibetan antique altar table carved with ornate designs. The front legs are carved in the form of of makara and above them are Kirtimukha heads. All around are swirling clouds and scrolling vines. The creatures are decorated with raised pigment, creating a scaled appearance.

Age: 19th century
item #1497321
Antique Japanese Sendai Tansu Chest Meiji Keyaki
Antique Japanese Sendai Tansu Chest Meiji Keyaki
An antique Japanese Sendai Tansu chest made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. Four large drawers and two small drawers with an additional two drawers behind the hinged security door. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails. Beautiful wood grain with Warabite style handles.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 47" Wide by 34 1/4" High by 17 1/8" Deep
item #1497236
Antique Japanese Matsumoto Tansu Chest
Antique Japanese Matsumoto Tansu Chest
An antique Japanese Matsumoto Isho Tansu chest made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and wiped lacquer finish. Five drawers of varying sizes, 3 full width drawers for Kimono storage and 2 small drawers for Kimono accessories. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wood nails.

Age: Meiji/Taisho Era (1900-1920)

Dimensions: 34 1/4" Wide by 35 3/4" High by 16" Deep
item #1497235
Japanese Antique Oribe Ware Fan Dish
Japanese Antique Oribe Ware Fan Dish
Japanese antique Oribe ware fan shaped dish. Standing on 3 little round feet. The dish, made to look like a partially folded fan, is decorated with vibrant green glaze. Bands of stylized wave motif are painted in brown overglaze.

Age: Edo Period (18th century)

Dimensions: 11 1/2" long x 1 3/4" high x 6" wide
item #1497088
Chinese Antique Cloisonne Ginger Jar
Chinese Antique Cloisonne Ginger Jar
Chinese antique ginger jar made of enamel cloisonné with a profusion of multi colored flowers on a black ground. The flowers are mostly chrysanthemums and peonies interspersed with leaves and small wild flowers. Inside the lid and body of the vase is covered with blue enamel.

Age: Late 19th-early 20th century

Dimensions: 9" high x 6 1/2" wide
item #1497087
Japanese Boxwood Buddhas Hand Netsuke
Japanese Boxwood Buddhas Hand Netsuke
Antique Japanese Boxwood Buddhas Hand Netsuke. Hand carved with great detail. No losses, original condition. Tie loop carved through on stem of the citron.
In Japan, this citron is known as “bushukan” and is a popular gift to a household at New Year's as it symbolizes good fortune.

Age: Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

: Dimensions: 2 1/3" long x 7/8"
item #1497002
$1,600.00
Japanese Daruma C. 1900's Match Fire Starter Container
Japanese Daruma C. 1900's Match Fire Starter Container
Japanese Daruma C. 1900's Match Fire Starter Container. Made of brash with charming hinged head to open up the compartment. Original and complete. Hand worn finish.
Daruma has a design that is rich in symbolism and is regarded more as a talisman of good luck to the Japanese. Daruma are seen as a symbol of perseverance and good luck. Many people see it as a talisman for warding off evil and ushering in good fortune.

Age: Early 20th Century C. 1900's

Dimensions:... Click for details
item #1497001
$875.00
Antique Japanese Fudog & Baby Boxwood Netsuke
Antique Japanese Fudog & Baby Boxwood Netsuke
Antique Japanese hand carved boxwood netsuke. Carefully carved, no losses of a pair of fudogs one large with the baby resting upon the back legs and looking up contemplatively. In Japanese mythology, foo dogs, also known as komainu or shishi, are lion-like creatures that represent protection, prosperity, and success.

The ornately carved toggles were once an integral part of Japanese fashion.
Like all art objects of great worth, netsuke distill the essence of a specific time... Click for details
item #1497000
$2,000.00
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