Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Antique Japanese Bo Tansu Chest (Lock Bar) Keyaki Lacquer Edo w/Secret
Antique Japanese Bo Tansu Chest (Lock Bar) Keyaki Lacquer Edo w/Secret
An antique Japanese Bo Tansu (locking bar chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. Warabite style handles. Three full width drawers and bottom partial width drawer with hinged security door hiding 3 small drawers. Underneath bottom small drawer lies a secret area where important flat documents or valuables were hidden from plain sight. Side and rare back slats added strength and visual design to this... Click for details
item #1459394
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Antique Japanese Kasane Tansu Chest (Section on Section) Kiri Meiji
Antique Japanese Kasane Tansu Chest (Section on Section) Kiri Meiji
An antique Japanese Kasane Tansu (section on section) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Gumbai style handles. Four full width drawers for spacious clothes storage. Side handles to each section for carrying the from place to place.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 39 5/8" Wide by 40 1/2" High by 17" Deep
item #1459320
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Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Nihonmatsu 2 Section Kiri Meiji
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Nihonmatsu 2 Section Kiri Meiji
An antique Japanese Nihonmatsu Kasane Tansu (stacking 2 section chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware featuring Warabite style handles and hints of aged red lacquer. Very spacious storage with a hinged door that secures 3 small drawers. Constructed using Japanese joinery techniques and hardened wooden nails.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 48 1/2" Wide by 48" High by 18 1/4" Deep
item #1459315
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Antique Japanese Getabako Tansu Chest  Hinoki Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Getabako Tansu Chest Hinoki Meiji Period
An antique Getabako Tansu (shoe cabinet) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. Removable shelf. Single section chest that would make a wonderful buffet or shoe storage cabinet. Top has been reinforced.

Age: Meiji period (1890-1900)

Dimensions: 53 1/8" Wide by 27 1/2" High by 15 3/8" Deep
item #1459313
$3,200.00
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Kannon Biraki (Bridal) Kiri Meiji Secret
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Kannon Biraki (Bridal) Kiri Meiji Secret
An antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Tansu (wedding Kimono chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware. Upper section features two hinged doors that secure two large and two small drawers. Behind the bottom small drawer is a secret hidden box where important valuables were kept. Bottom section has two full width drawers for additional storage. Constructed using Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

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item #1459311
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Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Kasane (Stacking 2 Section) Kiri Meiji
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Kasane (Stacking 2 Section) Kiri Meiji
An antique Japanese Kasane Tansu (stacking 2 section chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute handles. Full moon lock plates with quarter and semi-circular front drawer corner plates that accentuates the theme. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails. Each section has side carrying handles. Upper section has side locking pins to secure the sections in place.

Age: Early Meiji... Click for details
item #1459272
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Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Choba Kuruma Keyaki Urushi Edo Period
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Choba Kuruma Keyaki Urushi Edo Period
An antique Japanese Choba Kuruma Tansu (wheeled merchant chest) made fo Keyaki (Zelkova), Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. Drawers were made using Kakute handles. Lock bar added additional security for the 2 full width center drawers. Sliding doors open to a spacious storage area and the hinged door secure 2 small drawers behind. Side slats add strength and support. Iron rings on each side in conjunction with... Click for details
item #1459269
$5,000.00
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Nihon Matsu Kasane Kiri Meiji Era
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Nihon Matsu Kasane Kiri Meiji Era
An antique Japanese Nihon Matsu Kasane Tansu made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware and acquired natural patina. Features Warabite style handles with Plum Blossom knockers (called Atari) used as an audible deterrent when thieves try to open a drawer. 4 large drawers for Kimono storage and a hinged door behind which 2 drawers kept valuables safe. Made using Japanese joinery techniques and hardened wooden nails.

Age: Meiji Period... Click for details
item #1459135
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Japanese Tansu Chest 2 Section Mid Century Kiri (Showa Era)
Japanese Tansu Chest 2 Section Mid Century Kiri (Showa Era)
A Japanese 2 section Tansu chest called Isho-dansu made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. Original bronze hardware. Upper section features 2 sliding doors behind which is a shelf. The bottom section has 2 large full width drawers for additional storage. Originally used to store silk Kimono, its present day use as a daily dresser works well for the contemporary home.Age: Mid Century 1950-1960

Dimensions: 35 3/4" Wide by 41 1/4" High by 16 1/2" Deep
item #1459134
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European Antique Bronze Candlesticks in the form of Chinese Children
European Antique Bronze Candlesticks in the form of Chinese Children
Antique pair of bronze candlesticks in the form of two young Chinese boys. Dressed in traditional formal Chinese robes, the children each hold an elaborate two tiered candlestick in the form of porcelain bowls. One boy holds a fan while the other holds the corner of his robe. Elegant and detailed.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 9 1/4" high x 6" wide
item #1459133
$1,250.00
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