Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Low Japanese Keyaki Hardwood Coffee Table
Low Japanese Keyaki Hardwood Coffee Table
This refined Japanese low table is crafted from solid keyaki (Japanese zelkova), a prized hardwood revered for its strength, warmth, and expressive grain. The tabletop displays a beautifully centered, book-matched grain pattern framed by a subtly raised perimeter—an elegant detail that both protects the surface and emphasizes the natural movement of the wood.

The apron is delicately hand-carved with scrolling motifs, restrained yet expressive, while the gently shaped legs terminate... Click for details
item #1511659
$1,950.00
Japanese Antique Large Large Wood Carving of Bodhidharma
Japanese Antique Large Large Wood Carving of Bodhidharma
Japanese antique carved wooden figure of the famous monk, Bodhidharma. Well known for his intense demeanor, Bodhidharma (Daruma) stands with eyes wide and long robe flowing around him. Bodhidharma is the Indian monk credited with founding the Zen tradition of Buddhism. Daruma figures represent perseverance and are believed to bring good fortune. This figure is especially detailed and has a movement to it as if his robes are being blown by the wind. Carved of hinoki (Japanese cypress)... Click for details
item #1511646
$2,150.00
Antique Japanese Bronze Hibachi Landscape Figures & Flowers
Antique Japanese Bronze Hibachi Landscape Figures & Flowers
An antique Japanese bronze Hibachi depicting landscapes, wise men, sage women and flowers in relief. Unusual carrying handles with overlapping leaf design. Mounted on a hardwood base protecting damage to a Japanese Tatami floor.

Age: Meiji era (circa 1890-1910)

Dimensions: 14 1/4" Wide by 13 3/8" Deep by 10 1/4" High
item #1511216
$850.00
Indian Antique Miniature Painting of Kartikeya
Indian Antique Miniature Painting of Kartikeya
An Indian antique miniature painting of Kartikeya, the Hindu god of war and son of Shiva and Parvati. He is shown with five of his six heads visible, sitting with his brother, the elephant-headed Ganesha on his lap. At his feet, are his parent's vehicles, Nandi the bull for Shiva and his mother's lion. His own vehicle, the peacock is not shown. A woman protruding from his head is covering all of his many eyes. A lotus chakra runs down the center of his body. In the background are white... Click for details
item #1510976
$1,185.00
Antique Japanese Single Section Tansu Keyaki Hardwood
Antique Japanese Single Section Tansu Keyaki Hardwood
Antique Japanese solid keyaki (zelkova Elm) wood sliding-door chest featuring striking quarter-sawn panels that display the dramatic swirling grain patterns—known in Japan as tamo-mokume or keyaki-itame—highly prized for their depth and movement. The chest wide front panels showcase the natural rich color variation that occur when keyaki is cut on the quarter, revealing its iconic “flowing water” pattern.

The frame is constructed from the same solid hardwood with clean,... Click for details
item #1510911
$3,150.00
Tibetan Guardian Cabinet with Fierce Protector
Tibetan Guardian Cabinet with Fierce Protector
Tibetan painted shrine cabinet featuring dramatic fierce protector deities on its double doors and an exceptional tantric Buddhist painting preserved inside. The exterior displays a pair of wrathful guardian figures—likely manifestations of Mahākāla or other dharma protectors—painted in bold mineral pigments on a deep red ground. Their bulging eyes, flaming hair, and expressive faces are traditional Tibetan motifs used to repel negativity and guard sacred objects stored... Click for details
item #1510807
$4,850.00
Japanese Kiri Wood Kiri Tansu Chest
Japanese Kiri Wood Kiri Tansu Chest
A clean and classic antique Meiji period Japanese kiri tansu chest featuring two full-width drawers crafted from solid paulownia (kiri) wood, prized in Japan for its light weight, dimensional stability, and natural resistance to insects and moisture. This chest showcases the warm, straight grain of kiri with a soft natural tone and subtle age character throughout. Hand forged iron hardware.

Age: Meiji period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 36" wide 19" high x 17" deep
item #1510805
$675.00
Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinet with Eight Auspicious Panels
Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinet with Eight Auspicious Panels
Antique Tibetan painted cabinet featuring eight individually framed auspicious panels, each rendered in original mineral pigments over a vibrant vermilion-red lacquer ground. The cabinet retains its authentic polychrome surface with rich reds, greens, and golds, along with naturally developed patina from age and monastic use. Each of the eight painted panels incorporates traditional Tibetan auspicious motifs:
Phoenix: A celestial protector associated with liberation from harmful... Click for details
item #1510792
$3,000.00
Chinese Antique Scroll of Horses by Zhang Mu
Chinese Antique Scroll of Horses by Zhang Mu
Chinese antique scroll painting signed by artist Zhang Mu, (1607-1683). The scene is of a group of horses under a tall, moss-draped tree. A small stream flows down the hillside and birds fly in the sky. The horses are especially beautiful - a dappled one prances in the grass. Title of Calligraphy on the upper right side of the painting is titled "Old Tree and Horses".
Painted in light colors and ink on paper.

Dimensions: Total: 97 1/2" high x 27 1/2" wide (31" wide including... Click for details
item #1510772
$3,500.00
Edo Japanese Lacquer Stand with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Edo Japanese Lacquer Stand with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
An original elegant Japanese Edo-period lacquer stand, decorated with mother-of-pearl (raden) inlay and delicate gold maki-e details. The piece features a gracefully arched double-support form rising from a scalloped base, culminating in an upper tray with pierced floral patterns and scrolling borders. The surface shimmers with inlaid fragments of abalone shell, creating iridescent motifs of blossoms, geometric designs, and symbolic patterns that catch the light in tones of green, violet, and... Click for details
item #1509442
$3,450.00
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