Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Japanese Furniture Antique Isho Tansu Chest
Japanese Furniture Antique Isho Tansu Chest
An antique Japanese Isho Tansu in 3 stacking sections made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original bronze hardware. Top section features 2 sliding doors, a hinged door, and three drawers where fashion accessories were stored. The center section has two hinged doors that open to three full drawers while the bottom section features three more drawers for additional storage. Each section can be used separately in different rooms of a house. Constructed with hardened... Click for details
item #1454751
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Antique Chobako (Merchant Storage Box) Hinoki & Kiri Edo Period
Antique Chobako (Merchant Storage Box) Hinoki & Kiri Edo Period
An antique Chobako (merchant storage box) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. Hinged door when opened reveals 6 drawers of varying sizes. In particular is one small drawer with ink stains that stored the inkstone. This chest was an essential merchant accessory used to keep in one place all of the tools and instruments needed to run a successful store.

Age: Edo Period (19th... Click for details
item #1454737
$1,450.00
Antique Tohoku Kasane Tansu (Chest on Chest) Kirinoki Meiji period
Antique Tohoku Kasane Tansu (Chest on Chest) Kirinoki Meiji period
An antique Japanese Tohoku Kasane (chest on chest) Tansu made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles and the nickel rim Butterfy motif lock plates. Four large drawers used for kimono storage and two small drawers used to store kimono fashion accessories. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wood nails.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 36" Wide by 40 5/8" High by 16... Click for details
item #1454707
$1,850.00
Antique Kansai Choba Tansu Merchant Chest Hinoki Meiji w/ Secret Space
Antique Kansai Choba Tansu Merchant Chest Hinoki Meiji w/ Secret Space
An antique Kansai Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. Two sets of sliding doors hide spacious areas where the merchant kept his business books and records. Four drawers were used to keep valuables and merchant tools and accessories. Behind the bottom sliding doors to the right are three drawers where hidden valuables were stored. A secret false floor on the drawer to... Click for details
item #1454698
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Rare Antique Ryobiraki Choba Tansu Edo Period Hinoki & Kiri 18thC
Rare Antique Ryobiraki Choba Tansu Edo Period Hinoki & Kiri 18thC
A rare antique Ryobiraki Choba Tansu (merchant chest with hinged doors) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original thick gauged hand forged iron hardware. Shackle lock with working key secures the removable hinged doors that open to a pair of sliding doors and four drawers. A secret button unlatches the left hinged door to open. The spacious area behind the sliding doors was used to store merchant business records and books while the drawers were used to store money,... Click for details
item #1454697
$6,000.00
Chinese Archaic Bronze Dou Footed Vessel,  Zhou Dynasty
Chinese Archaic Bronze Dou Footed Vessel, Zhou Dynasty
Ancient Chinese Archaic Era bronze dou, footed vessel used to contain food. This traditionally dou vessel consists of two pieces. The larger piece is a circular bowl supported on a stem which gradually tapers downward and outward to form a round foot. And the lid which is a shallower round bowl on a shorter stem which is inverted and snugly fitted over the bottom bowl. Two ring handles are attached to the rim of the lower bowl on either side. The surface is intricately decorated with bands... Click for details
item #1454504
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Chinese  Hardwood Bitong (Brush Pot)
Chinese Hardwood Bitong (Brush Pot)
Chinese hardwood bitong (brush pot). Made of dense and dark hardwood. Simple form with elegantly tapered walls. Cusped edge around mouth and foot.

Age: Republic Period

Dimensions: 8" high x 7 7/8" wide
item #1454502
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Chinese Antique Hardwood Burl Box
Chinese Antique Hardwood Burl Box
Antique Chinese box made of solid rosewood with beautiful burl top. Bronze hardware including hinges and round lock. Original finish and nice patina.

Age: Republic Period

Dimensions: 3 1/2" high x 8 5/8" long x 5 1/4" wide
item #1454501
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Chinese Antique Bronze Censer of an Ox
Chinese Antique Bronze Censer of an Ox
Antique Chinese bronze censer in the form of an ox. Standing with neck low and extended. On his back, the censer lid is made of silver with pierced decorations to allow for incense smoke.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 4 1/4" high x 6 1/4" long x 2 1/2" wide
item #1454500
$1,750.00
Japanese Antique Small Bronze Censer with Mouse
Japanese Antique Small Bronze Censer with Mouse
Japanese Antique small and charming censer. The lid is pierced for incense smoke and the finial handle is in the form of a mouse. The round-form body of the censer has three small handles and is decorated with raised medallion reserves each with a different animal: rabbit, ox and tiger.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 4 1/2" high x 3 1/4" wide
item #1454497
$1,500.00
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