Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Unique Japanese Double Gourd Ikebana basket
Unique Japanese Double Gourd Ikebana basket
A unique hand split bamboo basket in the shape of a natural double gourd. Wild gnarled wisteria forms a steady base while branching up and around the backside of the double gourd.

Early Meiji Period C. 1870's

14" long X 11" deep X 24" high
item #1424010
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Edo Period Japanese Full Ikebana Moon Basket
Edo Period Japanese Full Ikebana Moon Basket
Japanese ikebana (flower basket) used in tradition ikebana flower displays. Beautifully natural finish of split bamboo and gnarled wisteria branch each twisting and blending into a full moon. Condition is very good. Includes copper insert (may allow to be used for flowers).

Edo Period C. 19th Century

Dimensions: 18 1/2" wide X 10" deep X 15 3/4" high
item #1424009
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18th C. Japanese Large Deep relief Temple Apsara / Phoenix Ranma
18th C. Japanese Large Deep relief Temple Apsara / Phoenix Ranma
A rare full size Japanese Temple gold gilt ranma. Deep hand-carved relief depicting a floating apsara with an incredible flowing phoenix tail feathers (heavenly being) amongst swirling clouds. A phoenix rising up and through the angel with its head seen leading the way.
An apsara is a female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist culture. They figure prominently in the sculpture, dance, literature and painting of many South Asian and Southeast Asian... Click for details
item #1423828
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17th Century Kangxi Small Peach Bloom Vase Signed
17th Century Kangxi Small Peach Bloom Vase Signed
Rare 17th Century Chinese Kangxi small peach bloom vase scholars object. Incredible speckled glazing revealing natural lighter of purple, off whites with a touch of green under tones. May have been used as a glaze example, kept with similar objects, each an example of glazing techniques. Inscribed with six character Kangxi signature

His reign lasted 61 years, from February 7, 1661 until his death December 20, 1722, making him the longest-reigning Emperor of China in history. The... Click for details
item #1423825
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Rare Antique Japanese Funa Tansu Kirinoki Edo w/ Secret Box
Rare Antique Japanese Funa Tansu Kirinoki Edo w/ Secret Box
An antique Japanese Funa Tansu (ship chest) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original hand made iron hardware including the Kakute front drawer handles and the Warabite side carrying handles. Construction includes straight dovetail joinery with hardened wooden nails. Lock plates include parallel vertical bars that double as decorative as well as strong security connectors preventing easy removal from the drawer fronts. There are two small drawers behind the hinged door and behind the... Click for details
item #1423780
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Rare Japanese Edo Period Karasu Menpo
Rare Japanese Edo Period Karasu Menpo
A rare example of an Karasu (raven) Samurai menpo (facial armour). Although not as celebrated today, the crow is a mark of rebirth and rejuvenation; the animal that has historically cleaned up after great battles symbolized the renaissance after such tragedy. Yatagarasu as a crow-god is a symbol specifically of guidance.
Known by many different names, Men-gu,Men-yoroiand Katchu-men, the face protection encountered with many suits of Japanese armour is a fascinating topic in its own... Click for details
item #1423760
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Antique Japanese Buddhist Ryu Dragon Temple Carving Protecting a Hoju
Antique Japanese Buddhist Ryu Dragon Temple Carving Protecting a Hoju
An antique architectural Japanese Buddhist temple carving of opposing flying Ryu (dragons) protecting a Hoju (sacred Buddhist jewel) with the eyes made using the reverse glass painting technique. The detailed relief carving shows their coiled bodies circulating amongst the stylized clouds with one dragon open mouth to expel evil spirits and the other closed mouth to keep good spirits in. Their serpentine body reveals 4 appendages with classic three claw anatomy. The dragon represents the... Click for details
item #1423394
$1,250.00
Pair of Japanese Bronze Sheep by Bikai with Tomobako
Pair of Japanese Bronze Sheep by Bikai with Tomobako
Pair of Japanese bronze Sheep, one male (ram) an one Female (ewe). Well model with realistic details. Both are solid bronze and have their original natural aged patina.

Both signed: Bikai, comes with original kiri wood tomobako signed Bikai: Reading pair of bronze sheep.

Meiji period (1868 - 1912)

Dimension Box: 9" wide X 7 3/4" deep X 7" high Dimensions Ram: 6 1/2" long X 2 1/2" wide X 5 1/2" high
item #1423286
$3,500.00
Large Natural Quartz Lightly Smoked Crystal
Large Natural Quartz Lightly Smoked Crystal
A stunning large natural quartz crystal oxide mineral with just a touch of smoke tonalities. Lighter tones lead to almost transparent clear mineral. A blend of smaller clusters of crystals making up the base leading single large crystal fading out at a 45 degree angle.

crystal was often mentioned in writings and used to decorate important religious objects, as it was thought that crystal manifested transcendence and the light of the heavens. For the religious, the stone symbolized... Click for details
item #1423285
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Pair of Japanese Full Size Silver Temple Candlesticks
Pair of Japanese Full Size Silver Temple Candlesticks
Pair of finely detailed full size silver Japanese temple candlesticks. Embossed with wild flowers and scrolling vines. Blooming flowers are seen from the base, up the stem to the top. Gorgeous original patina consistent with age. Overall very good condition.

Edo Period C. Early 1800's

Dimensions: 9" wide X 25" high
item #1423211
$6,500.00
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