Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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19th C. Korean Tiger Painting Scroll – Ink and Color on Paper
19th C. Korean Tiger Painting Scroll – Ink and Color on Paper
Striking 19th-century Korean hanging scroll featuring a powerful depiction of a tiger mid-prowl, captured in vivid motion and intense expression. Rendered in ink and color on paper, this traditional painting exemplifies the unique style and symbolism of minhwa (folk painting), where tigers often serve as protectors and spiritual guardians.
The composition is alive with energy: the tiger’s muscular body is coiled in movement, its tail dramatically sweeping upward, mouth open in a... Click for details
item #1502426
SOLD
19th C. Korean Hanging Scroll Quan Yin Bodhisattva
19th C. Korean Hanging Scroll Quan Yin Bodhisattva
A beautifully detailed antique Korean hanging scroll painting depicting Quan Yin Bodhisattva, the embodiment of compassion in Buddhist tradition. Seated in serene meditation upon a lotus throne, the bodhisattva is surrounded by a mystical rocky grotto and heavenly attendants, with delicate brushwork highlighting intricate jewelry, robes, and sacred emblems.
Rendered in ink, mineral pigments, and gold on silk, the composition features soft halos and flowing garments, emphasizing... Click for details
item #1502425
$7,500.00
Abstract Collage in Neutral Tones : Murray Jones Lake Series #17
Abstract Collage in Neutral Tones : Murray Jones Lake Series #17
Framed original mixed media collage by American artist Murray Jones, titled Lake Series #17, created in 1964. Part of his final body of work, this piece explores abstraction through layered textures, tonal contrast, and atmospheric depth.
Crafted from torn and creased paper, the collage captures a landscape-like rhythm in a muted palette of gray, ivory, black, and earth tones. The surface has a tactile quality—subtle and weathered—evoking rock, ice, or misty reflections across... Click for details
item #1502424
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Chinese Antique Porcelain Vase with Phoenix and Dragon
Chinese Antique Porcelain Vase with Phoenix and Dragon
Chinese antique Famille Rose porcelain vase. Baluster form decorated with large dragon and phoenix. The five-clawed dragon is painted in orange with detailed scales while the phoenix is painted with multi-colored over-glaze enamel and also has intricately detailed feathers. They float on a white glaze ground with a golden jewel and multi-colored lingzhi shaped clouds. The shoulders of the vase are circled by a band of vibrant yellow edged in gold with colorful scrolling vines and flowers. ... Click for details
item #1502304
$5,500.00
Early Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Censor
Early Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Censor
Mythical fu-dog Chinese bronze censor. The standing guardian displays a fierce expression with mouth open upwards, revealing carefully rendered teeth.
The lid and body feature swirling cloud and wave patterns, often associated with auspicious energy and strength.
Robust, muscular legs stand firmly on an elevated base with stretcher bars, designed for both stability and elegance. The rich patina reflects its age, adding depth and historical authenticity to the... Click for details
item #1502268
$3,600.00
Art Deco Japanese  Bronze Flower Vase
Art Deco Japanese Bronze Flower Vase
Japanese Art Deco hand forged bronze flower vase usabata, crafted with a stylized floral form. The wide, gently contoured petals extend outward from a central concave basin, designed to hold water for flower arrangements. The cylindrical stem is adorned with orb-like protrusions, adding a sculptural element that reflects the streamlined, modern aesthetic of the Art Deco period.
Traditionall used in ikebana Japanese flower arranging.

Age: Art Deco C. 1920's (Taisho - Showa... Click for details
item #1502266
$750.00
Large Japanese Bronze Censer With Oni, Meiji Period
Large Japanese Bronze Censer With Oni, Meiji Period
Large Japanese antique bronze censer with ornate details. On the lid stands an oni (yōkai) carrying a Buddhist bell on his back. The body of the censer has a dragon with feathered wings flying through a sky with swirling clouds. The tripod legs are in the form of Ho-oh birds and the handles are ornately shaped. The round base has a medallion depicting an ancient turtle in waves. The entire surface of the censer is decorated with detailed archaic motifs. There is a raised cartouche on the... Click for details
item #1502265
$17,500.00
Iron Somen- Japanese full face mask SIGNED RYU (FUKUTAKE ICHIRO)
Iron Somen- Japanese full face mask SIGNED RYU (FUKUTAKE ICHIRO)
Samurai Somen (Japanese full iron face mas) A fantastic metal art form with the whole surface has developed into a deep russet iron finish. The metal has been carefully and masterfully worked to create wrinkles in the forehead, nose and cheeks. There are rope shaped eyebrows and fierce looking eyes. The mask is made up of five forged pieces that are riveted together. The inside is a deep dark lacquer, with some small chipping on edges as to be expected.
Signed under chin: FUKUTAKE... Click for details
item #1502231
$5,000.00
Korean Antique Nong, Bedside Storage Chest
Korean Antique Nong, Bedside Storage Chest
Korean storage chest, traditionally used for storing bedding and valuables. This chest is constructed from richly grained wood, featuring a deep, warm patina that highlights its age and craftsmanship. The front is adorned with hand-forged brass hardware, including corner brackets, decorative hinges, and a circular lock plate. The hinged front panel provides easy access to the spacious storage interior. The piece is elevated on a matching wooden stand with curved legs, enhancing its presence and... Click for details
item #1502225
$875.00
Japanese Lacquered Choba Tansu – Merchant’s Chest
Japanese Lacquered Choba Tansu – Merchant’s Chest
Japanese single section choba tansu, a merchant’s chest traditionally used for storing business records and valuables. This tansu features a bold red lacquer finish with original hand-forged iron hardware, including corner reinforcements, handles, and locks. The multiple drawers and sliding-door compartments provide organized storage, while the lower compartment offers a pair of sliding panels to reveal set of three drawer, a hidden drawer and open storage area.
Constructed from sugi... Click for details
item #1502224
$950.00
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