Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Antique Japanese Choba Tsukue (Merchant Desk) Keyaki Taisho Period
Antique Japanese Choba Tsukue (Merchant Desk) Keyaki Taisho Period
An antique Japanese merchant chest called Choba Tsukue made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Two drawers used for the storage of an inkstone and brushes as well as paper for writing transaction records and receipts. The drawer interiors have minor ink stains which is a testament to its usage and function.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1920)

Dimensions: 40" Wide by 13 1/4" High by 16 5/8" Deep
item #1449985
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Antique Japanese Nihon Matsu Kasane Tansu Keyaki Urushi Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Nihon Matsu Kasane Tansu Keyaki Urushi Meiji Period
An antique Japanese Nihon Matsu Kasane Tansu (stacking chest on chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware which includes the Warabite handles, the lock plates with auspicious symbols, and the pine and plum Atari handle back stops. The symbols on the locks feature the traveler's cape and hat, the lucky treasure bag and the lucky fortune mallet. The hinged security door hides two small drawers where valuables... Click for details
item #1449984
$2,800.00
Antique Japanese Merchant Kotansu (Chobako) Keyaki Burl Edo Period
Antique Japanese Merchant Kotansu (Chobako) Keyaki Burl Edo Period
An antique Japanese Chobako (small merchant chest) made of Keyaki Burl (Zelkova) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. Original and beautiful transparent Urushi lacquer finish showcases the underlying magnificent wood grain. Hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute handles on the 2 large drawers and the Hirute handle on the small security drawer. Minor sumi ink stains in the upper right drawer suggests that an inkstone and brushes were stored there for writing store records and receipts.... Click for details
item #1449981
$3,500.00
Japanese Antique Furniture Tansu Chest
Japanese Antique Furniture Tansu Chest
An antique 3 section stacking Isho Biraki Tansu (Kimono chest with removable storage trays) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Constructed using dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails. Original nickel plated hardware with Chrysanthemum designed lock plates and angled Warabite handles. The top section features sliding doors behind which are two small drawers to the right and a shelf to the left. The center section features two large hinged doors behind which hides 4... Click for details
item #1449944
$1,600.00
Rare Tanuki (Japanese Badger Dog) Shigaraki Oribe Glaze Artist Signed
Rare Tanuki (Japanese Badger Dog) Shigaraki Oribe Glaze Artist Signed
An antique Japanese rare Tanuki (badger dog) that originates from the famous kiln region of Shigaraki, Japan. It was made in an Oribe glaze and it is shown holding a sake bottle in its right hand and a burl wood walking staff in its left hand. It is artist signed on the back.

The Tanuki is a shape shifter turning into various objects or people causing it to get into mischief and often comical adventures. There are many childhood Japanese stories surrounding this creature often used to... Click for details
item #1449941
$1,100.00
Japanese Antique Ceramic Bush Holder with Fudogs and Peonies
Japanese Antique Ceramic Bush Holder with Fudogs and Peonies
Antique Japanese bush holder made of ceramic with highly raised scenes of fu-dogs, one glazed a buff color, the other blue. They stand with characteristic whimsical expressions on mossy rocks out of which bloom large peony flowers in white and pale pink. There are 5 holes in the top for brushes.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 4 3/4" high x 5 1/2" long x 2 5/8" wide
item #1449940
$900.00
Japanese Woodblock Print of a Sunset and Houses, by K. Nishijima
Japanese Woodblock Print of a Sunset and Houses, by K. Nishijima
Japanese woodblock print of a sunset over houses. The sky is bright orange and yellow casting purple shadows on the tiled roof wall around a compound of rural houses. Signed in pencil by Katsuyuki Nishijima (born 1945) and number 34 in series of 500. Has red oval seal indicating early works. Unframed.

Age: Late 20th century

Dimensions: Paper size: 13 3/4" high x 18 1/8" wide
item #1449937
$550.00
Japanese Woodblock Print of an Alley, by K. Nishijima
Japanese Woodblock Print of an Alley, by K. Nishijima
Japanese woodblock print of an alley between houses in old Japan. A small shinto shrine stands outside a wooden kura door. Executed in shades of grays and blues. A sense of depth is created by the light at the other end of the alley. Signed in pencil by Katsuyuki Nishijima (born 1945) and number 23 in series of 500. Has oval red seal indicating early works. Unframed.

Age: Late 20th century

Dimensions: Paper size: 13 1/2" high x 18 1/8" wide
item #1449936
$550.00
Japanese Woodblock Print of a Building with Red Noren, by K. Nishijima
Japanese Woodblock Print of a Building with Red Noren, by K. Nishijima
Japanese woodblock print of a traditional store front with a red noren and large sign characters over a tile roof. Signed in pencil by Katsuyuki Nishijima (born 1945) and number 453 in series of 500. Has the oval red seal indicating early works. Unframed.

Age: Late 20th century

Dimensions: Paper size: 13 3/8" high x 18 3/8" wide
item #1449935
$550.00
Chinese Antique Porcelain Bowl with Butterflies, Bats and Flowers
Chinese Antique Porcelain Bowl with Butterflies, Bats and Flowers
Chinese antique porcelain bowl. Decorated with colorful fruit on a blossoming vine visited by two large butterflies and a pair of bats. The inside of the bowl has a delicate central medallion of a flower surrounded by leaves. The underside is painted with Tongzhi Nian Zhi mark.

Age: Qing Dynasty, Tongzhi (1862-1874)

Dimensions: 2 3/4" high x 6 7/8" wide
item #1449934
$1,800.00
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