Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Japanese Antique Chirimen Silk Kimono with Gold Embroidery
Japanese Antique Chirimen Silk Kimono with Gold Embroidery
Antique Japanese lady's kimono made with grey-green chirimen silk and white silk jacquard with orange and green embroidery of bamboo and plum blossoms with cranes. Details in wrapped gold thread and use of tiny shibori technique in the leaves and flowers. The front hem of the kimono is decorated with a delicate design of plum blossom in resist and white silk embroidery. The kimono interior is lined with red silk.

Meiji period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 60" high x 48" wide
item #1456318
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Japanese Furniture Personal Book Storage Chest Tansu
Japanese Furniture Personal Book Storage Chest Tansu
An antique Hon Kotansu (personal book storage chest) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Two hinged Biraki doors open to a split level shelf where books and other personal belongings were stored. Two side by side drawers below gave additional storage space for organizing. Straight dovetail joinery with hardened wood nails were used in its construction.

Age: Late Meiji-Taisho (1910-1920)

Dimensions: 25" Wide by 19 3/4" High by 12 1/2" Deep
item #1456313
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Japanese Tansu Chest Antique Kotansu Kirinoki Meiji/Taisho Furniture
Japanese Tansu Chest Antique Kotansu Kirinoki Meiji/Taisho Furniture
An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Original bronze hardware. Two sliding doors open to a storage space with one shelf. Five drawers provide additional storage and organizing areas. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails. It would make a perfect nightstand or side chest for any room decor.

Age: Late Meiji-Taisho (1910-1920)

Dimensions: 23 7/8" Wide by 20 1/8" High by 13 18" Deep
item #1456308
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Japanese Tansu Chest Vintage Book Box Honbako Cypress Early Showa
Japanese Tansu Chest Vintage Book Box Honbako Cypress Early Showa
A vintage Japanese book box called Honbako made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. 2 Hinged doors open to a storage space with a removable shelf. Below are 3 drawers where personal effects were stored. Original hardware including the Warabite handles. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and wood dowels to hide the nail connections.

Age: 1930's Showa Era

Dimensions: 18" Wide by 25 5/8d" High by 11 3/4" Deep
item #1456209
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Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Choba Merchant Kiri Taisho Furniture
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Choba Merchant Kiri Taisho Furniture
An antique Japanese small Choba Tansu chest made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Original bronze hardware. Sliding doors where merchant stored business records and books 4 drawers below where valuables money and writing supplies were kept. Straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nail construction. Merchant store name written at the base that ha worn over time.

Age: Late Meiji-Taisho (1910-1920)

Dimensions: 22 3/4" Wide by 22 1/2" High by 12" Deep
item #1456204
$975.00
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Choba Rare Keyaki Early Meiji 19th C
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Choba Rare Keyaki Early Meiji 19th C
An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute style handles and the decorative front drawer corners. Double side by side drawers above with sliding doors and three drawers below made this a functional chest for a merchant to store his business books and records as well as store valuables. Double through mortise and tenon joinery construction with supporting side and rare back... Click for details
item #1456203
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Antique Japanese Sword Stand Box Katana Bako Keyaki Edo Early 19thC
Antique Japanese Sword Stand Box Katana Bako Keyaki Edo Early 19thC
An antique Japanese Katana Small Chest and Stand made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron with cat bronze hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. Upper area holds 4 Katana and lower section has a locking bar with key that secures 4 small drawers where polishing tools and Katana parts were kept. Note: Katana is for example and display purposes only.

Age: Late Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 18 3/8" Wide by 14 3/4" High by 11 1/4" Deep
item #1456147
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Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Kansai Choba Hinoki Meiji
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Kansai Choba Hinoki Meiji
An antique Japanese Kansai Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hikute style handles. Two sliding doors behind which the merchant stored business books and records. 9 drawers of varying sizes for business storage and organizing. Through mortise and tenon joinery and side ribs for added strength and support.

Age: Meiji period ( 1880-1890)

Dimensions: 35 7/8" Wide by 37 1/2"... Click for details
item #1456141
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Japanese Tansu Chest Antique Single Section Biraki Style Kiri Meiji
Japanese Tansu Chest Antique Single Section Biraki Style Kiri Meiji
An antique Japanese tansu chest with Biraki hinged doors made entirely of Paulownia wood. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. The doors secure two large drawers where kimonos were stored. Constructed using Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails. It would make a functional dresser in today's contemporary home or a side table that would be perfect under a window.

Age: Meiji period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 38 1/2" Wide by 20 1/2" High by 17... Click for details
item #1456134
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Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Kotansu Kiri Meiji Furniture
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Kotansu Kiri Meiji Furniture
An antique Japanese small tansu chest called Kotansu made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hikute handles. 5 drawers of varying sizes and a hinged door that hides 2 additional drawers where valuables were kept hidden for security. Constructed using Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails. It makes a perfect night stand or side table in today's contemporary home.

Age: Meiji period... Click for details
item #1456133
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