Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Chinese Antique Famille Rose Porcelain Phoenix
Chinese Antique Famille Rose Porcelain Phoenix
Chinese antique famille rose porcelain figure of a phoenix. Called fenghuang or Hōō, the phoenix is considered a symbol of nobility and beauty. This bird stands over lingzhi mushrooms - a symbol of health and immortality. Colorful overglaze enamels of yellow, green, pink and orange.

Age: Republic Period (1912 - 1949)

Dimensions: 16 3/4" high x 7" wide x 5" deep
item #1506088
$2,400.00
Chinese Antique Ceramic Guanyin Grotto
Chinese Antique Ceramic Guanyin Grotto
Chinese antique ceramic sculpture of Guanyin standing in a rocky grotto. Symbolic of a sacred space, the rocks are highly three dimensional and the sculpture has a front and back. Guanyin stands with each foot on a lotus emerging from flowing water. She holds a long strand of prayer beads and is surrounded by a yellow nimbus. On the reverse side, a deer and two monkeys balance on rocky outcrops. Their brown and yellow glaze stands out against the green of the grotto

Age: Qing... Click for details
item #1506084
$8,800.00
Chinese Set of 4 Nesting Tables Vintage Hainan Huali
Chinese Set of 4 Nesting Tables Vintage Hainan Huali
A vintage set of 4 Chinese nesting tables made of light Hainan Huali wood. Key fret pattern carved design in the surrounding skirt with carved inverted feet. The nesting design provides both space saving efficiency and functional versatiity.
item #1505973
$650.00
Japanese Antique Cotton Kimono with Crane and Turtle
Japanese Antique Cotton Kimono with Crane and Turtle
Japanese antique kimono with crane and turtle design. The kimono is made of cotton and dyed a light blue color. Beautifully decorated with colorful paste resist designs.
The upper back of the kimono has a crane and a large red "daki myoga" (embracing ginger) crest. The crest is not tied to any specific family but is instead a popular symbol of blessings and divine favor.
The bottom portion of the kimono is decorated with a scene of waves, fish and Sho Chiku Bai (the three friends... Click for details
item #1505970
$2,400.00
Japanese Antique Maki-e Lacquer Jūbako
Japanese Antique Maki-e Lacquer Jūbako
Japanese antique maki-e lacquer jūbako, tiered boxes for food. Made up of five square compartments and a lid. The lacquer design is of bamboo and tendrils of berry vines (either Japanese wineberry or raspberry) in gold and red lacquer on a black ground. The insides of the boxes are lacquered an orangish-red.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 14 1/4" high (all boxes stacked) x 9" wide x 9" wide
item #1505969
SOLD
Chinese Jadeite Fu Dog and Coin
Chinese Jadeite Fu Dog and Coin
Chinese jadeite carving of a fu dog crouched on a large coin. Carved of lovely white and apple-green natural jadeite. The fu dog symbolizes protection while the coin represents wealth. Together they make a strong talisman for prosperity and good fortune.

Age: Mid 20th century

Dimensions: 1" high x 2 1/4" long x 1 1/4" wide
item #1505965
$1,275.00
Chinese Jade Goose
Chinese Jade Goose
Chinese jade carving of a recumbent goose.  Beautifully carved with graceful, curved neck.  The feathers are intricately  modeled. The jade is dark green with striations of white and brown.

Age: Republic Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 1 1/4" high x 3" long x 2" wide
item #1505961
$3,000.00
Chinese Huanghuali Low Table
Chinese Huanghuali Low Table
Chinese low long table, crafted from richly grained quarter sawn huanghuali wood, a treasured hardwood celebrated for its deep reddish-brown tone, flowing grain patterns, and natural luster. This piece reflects the traditional aesthetic values of Qing-style furniture with clean lines, refined proportions, and subtle detailing.
The long rectangular surface is bordered by a raised, molded edge (pianping), supported by squared legs with integrated stretchers that provide both strength and... Click for details
item #1505907
$2,200.00
Japanese Single-Section Cha Tansu in Persimmon Wood
Japanese Single-Section Cha Tansu in Persimmon Wood
Mid century Japanese cha tansu (tea cabinet) made from striking persimmon wood, admired for its dramatic grain and warm amber tones. This single-section storage piece dates to the mid-20th century (Showa period) and reflects the refined functional aesthetic of Japanese cabinetry.
The upper portion features a glass-fronted display compartment with sliding doors, designed to showcase tea wares, lacquer pieces, or decorative ceramics. A sculptural stepped shelf inside the right compartment... Click for details
item #1505906
$1,650.00
Chinese Rosewood Tall Display Stand
Chinese Rosewood Tall Display Stand
Chinese display stand made of solid rosewood, showcasing the elegance of traditional joinery and the refined aesthetic of classical Chinese furniture. The stand features a square top supported by four straight legs, connected by an intricately carved openwork apron in a key-fret and ruyi motif, all assembled without the use of nails or modern hardware.
Hand crafted in solid rosewood hardwood, this piece highlights the rich reddish-brown hue and tight grain characteristic of rosewood. A... Click for details
item #1505905
$750.00
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