Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Antique Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket Diagonal Cross-hatch Design
Antique Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket Diagonal Cross-hatch Design
An antique Japanese bamboo Ikebana basket in a stylized Baluster form with bi-color bamboo intertwined with mature bamboo featuring dark nodules in a diagonal cross-hatch pattern. Each square of the pattern measures 1 3/8" and they are not tightly woven though they are in scale with the size of the basket. The handles were created using twisted stalks that were integrated free-form into the basket. Open mouth with twisted rope lip.

The base has a low foot with a three slat star... Click for details
item #1440531
$1,650.00
Antique Tibetan Traveling Trunk Hand Painted Leather Over Wood
Antique Tibetan Traveling Trunk Hand Painted Leather Over Wood
An antique Tibetan traveling trunk made of hand hewn Pine wood. Leather was stretched over the wood and hand painted in polychrome lacquer. There are arrow shaped hard mounts, butterfly appliqué mounts on the corners and Dorje accents. The central panel features an offering tray of Hoju (sacred jewels). Stylized Peonies decorate the trunk and the main colors used were analogous primary hues. The cover of the top features a green water dragon.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions:... Click for details
item #1440309
$3,600.00
Antique Korean Two Section Nong Bridal Chest Maple Accents
Antique Korean Two Section Nong Bridal Chest Maple Accents
This is an antique two section Korean Nong made of a hardwood with beautiful Maple wood accents. Original Nickel hardware with four drawers along the upper part of each section. There are bat handles representing happiness and medallions behind the lower handles signifying a wedding. The four carved panels on the upper half display two scenes of deer searching for the magic mushroom Lingzhi and two scenes of a Phoenix next to the Paulownia tree.

This chest was part of a bride's... Click for details
item #1440291
$2,500.00
Japanese Lacquered Two Tired Box with Rabbit
Japanese Lacquered Two Tired Box with Rabbit
A stunning fine antique Japanese makie lacquer box decorated with a tataki-nuri style black background with makie of vines and gourd and folding fans on the exterior. The interior is decorated in nashiji with a still life of a flower arrangement set in a basket with a charming lifelike rabbit and autumn grass for the inner tray. The vibrant colors and designs are often seen in lacquer works from the Edo and Meiji periods. Overall excellent original condition.

Age: Early Meiji Period... Click for details
item #1440249
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Antique Japanese Sado Island Tansu Kasane Lucky Symbols Kiri Meiji Era
Antique Japanese Sado Island Tansu Kasane Lucky Symbols Kiri Meiji Era
An antique Japanese Sado Island Kasane Tansu made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware (including Warabite handles) and wiped Urushi lacquer finish. The metalsmith showcased his talent adding Chrysanthemum corners to each drawer front and Mum backplates to each handle. As if that were not enough, the tansu maker added iron plating to the front frame showcasing the individual drawers.

Upper drawer lock plates each feature a Phoenix... Click for details
item #1440170
$6,500.00
Antique Japanese Ko Tansu (Personal Storage Chest) Kiri Meiji Era
Antique Japanese Ko Tansu (Personal Storage Chest) Kiri Meiji Era
An antique Japanese Ko Tansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All hand forged iron hardware including the Hikute drawer handles. and the Warabite side handles. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery as well as hardened wooden nails. Full moon lock plates, Atari handle stoppers and drawer front corner hardware complete this beautiful chest.
Originally used as an all purpose storage chest in Japan, it would make an elegant... Click for details
item #1440107
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Antique Japanese Suzuribako Calligraphy Box Kirinoki Meiji Era
Antique Japanese Suzuribako Calligraphy Box Kirinoki Meiji Era
An antique Japanese Suzuribako (calligraphy writing box) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles on the lid and drawer front.

This box originally functioned as an essential instrument for storing writing paper, brushes, ink and the inkstone. Whether it was a merchant writing a customer receipt or a professional calligrapher writing a personal letter for a farmer, this box was always ready for duty.... Click for details
item #1440106
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Antique Japanese Cha Tansu (Tea Chest) Sakuranoki Late Meiji Era
Antique Japanese Cha Tansu (Tea Chest) Sakuranoki Late Meiji Era
An antique Japanese Cha Tansu (tea chest) made of Sakuranoki (Cherry) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. The body was constructed using Japanese Unique stylized four leaf clover cut-out design window allows natural light to showcase the interior shelf display. Upper four sliding doors opens to a spacious storage area. Below this to the upper left is a lift-out door behind which is more storage. Four multi-level shelves allowed for prominent viewing of seasonal and cultural decorations. ... Click for details
item #1440105
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Antique Japanese Ikebana Basket Textured Macrame Taisho Era
Antique Japanese Ikebana Basket Textured Macrame Taisho Era
An antique Japanese Ikebana basket woven in a rope-like technique to create a classic design similar to a textured Macrame weave. The shape is an inverted cone with a splayed foot and flat weave. The wrapped handle creates a crescent-like opening and the body features a cross hatched undulating weaving design.

Age: Taisho Era (1912-2020)

Dimensions: 18" High by 9" Wide by 8" Deep
item #1440102
$2,500.00
Antique Bronze Seated Ganesha,  Northern India
Antique Bronze Seated Ganesha, Northern India
Antique Indian bronze figure of Ganesha. Seated on a lotus throne, he holds his prayer beads and ax in two of his four hands. He holds up one hand in abhaya mudra while he feeds himself sweets with the other. His mouse vahana (vehicle) looks up at him from the right side of his throne. According to legend, Ganesha was created from mud by the goddess Parvati in order to guard her while she bathed. Upon returning home from meditation, Parvati's husband, Shiva was furious to find his path... Click for details
item #1439607
$2,550.00
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