Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Antique Korean Nong Side Chest Burl Hardwood Camelia Motif 19th C
Antique Korean Nong Side Chest Burl Hardwood Camelia Motif 19th C
An antique Korean Nong (side chest) made of a burl hardwood book-match. Beautiful Camelia blossom motif on the hinged doors. Nickel hardware with a aged patina. Scholar's taste in design, this chest would work well as a side table or an accent piece.

Age: 19th Century (circa 1850-1890)

Dimensions: 33 1/4" Wide by 24 3/4" High by 15" Deep
item #1450994
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Japanese Antique Iron Garden Lantern
Japanese Antique Iron Garden Lantern
Antique Japanese hanging garden lantern in the form of a house with tall roof. Overall diamond shape with four sides and pierced lattice-work doors and windows. One side has a hinged door which opens outward and is latched with a little bronze bird.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 13 3/4" high x 15 1/2" long x 12" wide (each side is 9 3/4" wide)
item #1450993
$700.00
Antique Japanese Kimono Tansu Keyaki Lacquer Meiji Era with Secret Box
Antique Japanese Kimono Tansu Keyaki Lacquer Meiji Era with Secret Box
An antique Japanese Kimono Tansu made fo Keyaki (Zelkova) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. Urushi lacquer accentuates the beautiful wood grain. Unusual rare deep design that was specially custom commissioned to be made by a tansu maker. Three large drawers with a security hinged door featuring a dragon motif that hides two small drawers for valuables as well as a secret hiding box. All original hand forged iron hardware with construction using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened... Click for details
item #1450988
$1,600.00
Chinese Antique Bronze Lotus Tiered Incensor
Chinese Antique Bronze Lotus Tiered Incensor
Antique Chinese bronze incense burner with two compartments and standing on 3 small claw feet. Lotus flower petals blooms outward like eaves on a lantern. The body is incised with scrolling vines and leaves and the lid is pierced with a cloud pattern. A finial handle is in the form of a lotus bud.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 4" high x 3 1/4" wide
item #1450921
$2,000.00
Antique Japanese Kotansu (Personal Chest) Kiri with Stand Edo Era
Antique Japanese Kotansu (Personal Chest) Kiri with Stand Edo Era
An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware with a Paulownia family crest front lock plate. Two hinged doors open to an array of 8 small drawers each used organize the previous owner's collection of smalls. The iron stand (a recent addition) was used to raise this chest off of the floor to make it into the perfect side table.

Age: Edo Era (circa 1750-1800)

Dimensions with stand: 25... Click for details
item #1450866
$4,200.00
Antique Japanese Yamagata Tansu Kurinoki Meiji period Paulownia Mon
Antique Japanese Yamagata Tansu Kurinoki Meiji period Paulownia Mon
An antique Japanese Yamagata Tansu made of Kurinoki (Chestnut) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Hikute handles and the Urushi lacquer finish. Lock plates feature the family crest of the Paulownia. Four large drawers and one small drawer to the exterior. The hinged security door hides 2 small drawers where valuables were kept. Side swivel handles were used in conjunction with a wood pole to carry this tansu from place to place.Age:... Click for details
item #1450865
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Antique Japanese Isho Tansu Northern Japan Keyaki Meiji period
Antique Japanese Isho Tansu Northern Japan Keyaki Meiji period
An antique Japanese Isho (clothes) Tansu made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hike handles. The lock plates feature a Plum Blossom knob and a full moon back stop. Features 5 large drawers and a hinged door that hides 3 small drawers. Side swivel handles allows for a wood pole to pass through allowing two persons to carry the tansu from location to location. Two small carrying handles on each side allows for placement... Click for details
item #1450863
$1,650.00
Japanese Antique Lacquer Kogo Box with Musubi (Knot)
Japanese Antique Lacquer Kogo Box with Musubi (Knot)
Antique Japanese fine lacquered kogo box for holding incense. Comprised of 3 stacking compartments, the lower of which has a gilt copper lining. The overall shape is that of a textile knot (musubi) with ornate patterns in gold takamaki-e on black and nashiji lacquer. The sides of the box are further decorated with a landscape of trees on a rocky outcropping, a village of thatched roof huts, and low hills near a lake, all on a fine nashiji ground. With signed kiri wood tomobako.... Click for details
item #1450819
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Tibetan Antique Tsakli Card with Painting of Canda-Vajrapani
Tibetan Antique Tsakli Card with Painting of Canda-Vajrapani
Antique Tibetan tsakli card painted with the figure of Canda-Vajrapani. The fierce deity is one of the earliest bodhisattvas of Mahayana Buddhism. Considered the protector and guide of Gautama Buddha, he symbolizes the manifestation of the Buddha's power. On this card, he is shown with vajra in hand, a tiger skin around his waist, surrounded by his flaming nimbus. The back of the card has Tibetan writing that reads, ཕྱག་རྡོར་གཏུམ་ པོ་ "Phyag rdor gtum... Click for details
item #1450779
$1,275.00
Antique Japanese Kyoto Mizuya Tansu Keyaki/Hinoki Meiji Era
Antique Japanese Kyoto Mizuya Tansu Keyaki/Hinoki Meiji Era
An antique Japanese 2 section Kyoto Mizuya Tansu made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and HInoki (Cypress) woods. The upper and lower sections feature sliding doors behind which removable shelves allow for split level storage with 5 drawers for organizing small items. The small hinged door to the upper right features a secret sliding locking panel that opens and closes the door. Side horizontal ribs for additional strength and visual design. Mortise and tenon Japanese joinery was used in its... Click for details
item #1450705
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