Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Japanese Antique Buddhist Temple Lotus For Altar Display
Japanese Antique Buddhist Temple Lotus For Altar Display
Antique Japanese tall and graceful lotus blossom. Made to be part of a Buddhist altar arrangement. The lotus represents enlightenment blooming from out of the mud. Carved of wood and lacquered gold. Lotus petals are carved separately and joined. Fitted with a custom metal stand.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 27" high (including stand)
item #1431426
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Antique Japanese Ranma Transom Crane & Pine Trees Longevity Symbols
Antique Japanese Ranma Transom Crane & Pine Trees Longevity Symbols
An antique Japanese Ranma (transom) made of Akita Sugi (northern Japan Cryptomeria) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. The frame was finished in a black Urushi lacquer while the design was hand carved in relief on both sides. It depicts a scene of a male and female flying crane (each symbolizing 1,000 years of long life and together symbolizing a harmonious partnership) gliding through a forest of gnarly pine trees (symbolizing longevity).

Traditionally the Ranma was used above the sliding... Click for details
item #1431425
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Japanese Antique Bajo Jingasa,  for a Military Horseman
Japanese Antique Bajo Jingasa, for a Military Horseman
Antique Japanese bajo jingasa, lacquered military hat for a horseman. Decorated with textured brown lacquer and with the Kyogoku family mon in gold. The underside is lacquered red with a black circle in the center and four hooks for chords.

The samurai class in feudal Japan, as well as their retainers and footsoldiers (ashigaru ) used several types of jingasa made from iron, copper, wood, paper, bamboo, or leather and usually treated with lacquer for weather proofing and... Click for details
item #1431423
$2,100.00
Japanese Antique Unusual Jingasa with Undulating Brim
Japanese Antique Unusual Jingasa with Undulating Brim
Japanese conical ichimonji gasa (military jingasa) with a gradually pointing top and unusual, wavy brim mimicking cloth material. Lacquered a deep brownish black with areas of red lacquer showing through in a negoro lacquer effect. The raised red lacquer mon is that of either the Katakura or the Matsukura Clan. The underside is lacquered in the same manner as the top except for a round red lacquer circle in the center. On one side of the red circle are 4 rings for attaching... Click for details
item #1431422
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Late 18th C. Tibetan's Monks Deerskin Trunk
Late 18th C. Tibetan's Monks Deerskin Trunk
A highly original late 18th century Tibetans monks trunk. An early example of painted Tibetan furniture, the chest is lavishly decorated with emblems symbolic of two deer resting on lotus blossoms looking up at the wheel of Dharmachakra. Original pigment in great condition showing much of the colors.
Raised outlines and layers of glossy lacquer catch the light, accentuating the trunk’s otherworldly subject matter. The extravagant decoration along with the elegant spear-like iron... Click for details
item #1431377
$7,000.00
Rare Pair of Japanese Keyaki Peonies Temple Doors Crests
Rare Pair of Japanese Keyaki Peonies Temple Doors Crests
A rare pair of 18th century hand carved Edo period solid keyaki (zelkova) peonies that would have been mounted on temple doors. Finely carved three dimensionally with great detail, condition is very good.
Custom fabricated stands with antique bronze finish float each carving securely and ready to display.

Age Edo Period 18th Century

12" wide X 12 1/2" high (each) X 16 1/2" high w/stand X 5" wide
item #1431376
$3,500.00
Unusual Japanese Antique Black Lacquer Jingasa with Gold Mon
Unusual Japanese Antique Black Lacquer Jingasa with Gold Mon
Japanese circular jingasa with a gradual pointed top and curved rim in the front. Lacquered black with a crest in gold. The underside is lacquered red.

Jingasa ("war hat", a type of kasa commonly worn by samurai and ashigaru.
In the Edo period, the politics of display of sankin kôtai and other ceremonial occasions led to jingasa becoming more decorative in appearance, as was also the case for many other items of samurai arms, armor, and clothing. Still, these performed... Click for details
item #1431344
$2,500.00
Pair of Korean Antique Nong,  Bedside Storage Chests
Pair of Korean Antique Nong, Bedside Storage Chests
Antique Korean pair of nong, bedside chests for storage. Made of zelkova elm wood panels with cypress wood frame. Hardware is made of brass and has butterfly shaped door latches and hinges. The upper portion of each chest has a row of 4 small drawers with handles featuring bat shaped back plates. There is additional decorative corner hardware on the body and doors of the chest. Hinged doors open to a large open compartment. The doors themselves are finely inlaid with contrasting hardwood.... Click for details
item #1431339
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Japanese Antique Bronze Candle Sticks,  Edo Period
Japanese Antique Bronze Candle Sticks, Edo Period
Antique Japanese pair of bronze candle sticks. Simple and elegant with bell shaped feet. Most likely for use at a temple shrine.

Age: Edo Period (early 1800's)

Dimensions: 13" high x 4 1/4" wide at base
item #1431085
$575.00
Japanese Antique Small Bronze Suiban with Irises
Japanese Antique Small Bronze Suiban with Irises
Antique Japanese small bronze suiban for flower or rock arrangements. Cast with designs of irises on two sides, the ends have bronze handles in the shape of knotted chord. Stands on four small feet.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 7 1/2" long x 5" wide x 2 1/8" high
item #1431082
$275.00
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