Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Antique Chinese Carved White Jade Chimera Belt Hook
Antique Chinese Carved White Jade Chimera Belt Hook
A Chinese antique white jade belt hook in the form of a bearded chimera surrounded by tendrils of mist. The chimera's dragon-like body is carved atop an elegant and traditional belt hook form.

Age: 18th century.

Dimensions: Height: 1.5" Width: 1" Length: 3.75"
item #1429646
$3,600.00
Japanese Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Buddhist Sarira Reliquary
Japanese Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Buddhist Sarira Reliquary
Japanese Buddhist reliquary made of gilt bronze and crystal in a miniature lotus lantern or stupa form. The sarira, or human pearls, are delicately displayed in the central portion of the reliquary through a crystal cylinder. Two types of sarira are divided between two levels, with three smaller yellowish churira on top (originating from the liver) and two larger, whitish sharira (originating from the head) on the lower shelf. These human pearls are the crystalline traces left behind in... Click for details
item #1429599
$7,500.00
Japanese Antique Kesa Cloth (Buddhist Priest's Vestment) with Dragons
Japanese Antique Kesa Cloth (Buddhist Priest's Vestment) with Dragons
Japanese antique rectangular kesa or priest/monk's outer vestment cloth. The silk brocade of this kesa is a pale orange color and finely woven with colorful designs of dragons in clouds. The silk is Imperial Chinese, as shown by the five clawed dragons. Lined with dark blue silk.

Often described as a mantel or robe, the kesa is worn draped diagonally over the left shoulder and under the right armpit. Meant as a reminder of the Buddha's own simple patched garment, kesa are formed... Click for details
item #1429595
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Antique Japanese Large Todana Tansu 2 Section Keyaki Meiji Era
Antique Japanese Large Todana Tansu 2 Section Keyaki Meiji Era
An antique Japanese large 2 section Todana Tansu made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods that comes from the Tohoku region of Japan. Hand carved beaded wood work to the front and frame with through mortise and tenon Japanese joinery in its construction. Floating wood panels within the frames of the doors and sections used to prevent cracks from forming. All original bronze hardware with hand carved Ebony sliding door handles.

Similar in function to the Mizuya Tansu... Click for details
item #1429583
$4,000.00
Pair of Large Japanese Bronze Floral Candlsticks
Pair of Large Japanese Bronze Floral Candlsticks
Pair of dramatic Japanese large bronze candlesticks. Each candlestick depicts strolling vines with blossoming flowers on all sides. Small detail are seen down to each petal. The bronze nail head is in great condition and could easily support large candles an be used once again.

Taisho Period (Early 20th Century)

Dimensions: 24 1/4" High x 9 1/2" wide
item #1429547
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Korean Antique Nong,  Bedside Storage Chest
Korean Antique Nong, Bedside Storage Chest
Antique Korean nong, personal beside storage chest. Made with genko and cypress woods with burl panels. Hardware is made of brass and includes a chased brass square lock plate with double happiness characters. Doors open to reveal a large compartment for storage. On original stand with matching hardware.

Age: early 20th century

Dimensions: 29 3/4" high x 34" wide x 15 1/4" deep
item #1429418
$975.00
Antique 2 Section Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Keyaki Late Meiji Era
Antique 2 Section Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Keyaki Late Meiji Era
A two section large antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) with front and sides made entirely of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood with Sugi (Cryptomeria) interior and Kiri (Paulownia) interior drawer sides. It features mitered through mortise and tenon joinery and side horizontal support ribs for additional strength, durability and visual elegance. Behind the two sets of large sliding doors are areas for spacious storage while the small sliding doors hide two small side by side drawers. ... Click for details
item #1429416
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Korean Bandaji Storage Chest with Persimmon Panels, Chosun Period
Korean Bandaji Storage Chest with Persimmon Panels, Chosun Period
Antique Korean bandaji (blanket storage) chest made with mirrored persimmon wood panels and hardware of brass and iron. The door of the chest is hinged and opens downward to reveal a large storage compartment. The inside of the compartment is outfitted with small drawers in the back and shelves on the sides in an unusual and clever configuration.

Age: Chosun Period (circa 19th century)

Dimensions: 33 1/2" high x 40 1/4" wide x 19 3/4" deep
item #1429411
$2,200.00
Japanese Antique 2-Section Mizuya with Burl Panels
Japanese Antique 2-Section Mizuya with Burl Panels
Antique Japanese 2-section mizuya tansu (chest on chest for kitchen storage) from the Kyoto area. Made with hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood frame and sugi (cryptomeria) wood interior. The top section has two compartments; the upper most with four sliding panels of beautiful burl wood; below this is a compartment for food storage with sliders made of pierced carved hinoki wood and wire mesh for ventilation. Four kayaki (elm) wood drawers are positioned side by side towards the middle portion... Click for details
item #1429195
$2,400.00
Japanese Bronze Seated Maiden on Carved Wood Base
Japanese Bronze Seated Maiden on Carved Wood Base
Charming Japanese Seated Bronze Maiden on original well-carved wooden base. Young maiden is dressed in peasant clothing and is holding a teacup.

Size: Overall 16" H x 13"W x 17"L Actual 14.5:H bronze figure

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
item #1429193
$3,500.00
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