Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Chinese Hardwood Altar Table with Jade
Chinese Hardwood Altar Table with Jade
Chinese hardwood altar table. With jade "coins" wrapped into the wood apron, carved to resemble rope. Standing on four tall and narrow legs.

Dimensions: 48" x 16" x 33.25" H
item #1367080
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19th Century South Chinese Seated Buddha
19th Century South Chinese Seated Buddha
Made of camphor wood, gold and red lacquer. The countenance of the Buddha has a full broad complexion and down cast eyes in complete contemplation, flowing robes, hand forming the crown mudra. The back has a consecration covering and three guardian entities; Goat, man, and pig.

The crown chakra (sahaswrara in Sanskrit) is the seventh of the main chakras and it is located outside of the physical body just above the head. It opens upward and comes to us in the ethereal realm and the... Click for details
item #1367078
$8,500.00
Japanese Edo Period Child's Pull Toy Horse
Japanese Edo Period Child's Pull Toy Horse
Mounted on a black lacquered platform with wooden wheels. The horse is carved from Keyaki wood, which is covered in lacquered brown leather. The eyes are reverse painted glass. It has ears of leather, with real horse hair tail and mane. The horse is outfitted with iron bits and silk harness. The kura saddle is lacquered in red, with a leather cushion seat and silk straps. Cords are attached to the abumi stirrups and aori mats. The bagu tassel fringes and cords tuck under the tail. The horse... Click for details
item #1367048
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Large Pair of Antique Chinese Compound Cabinets
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Compound Cabinets
Chinese large pair of restored cabinets, each in two stacking sections. These cabinets are made of jumu (elm) wood with dramatic grain. The bottom section of each chest has a large compartment with two shelves. The upper shelf of each compartment is outfitted with two small interior drawers. Each of the top sections has an interior shelf as well. Large round brass hardware. 19th century cabinets modified to fit with modern needs.

Dimensions of each: 96" high x 43 1/2" wide x... Click for details
item #1367044
$8,500.00
Japanese Edo Period Standing Daruma
Japanese Edo Period Standing Daruma
Rimpa paint on Hinoki wood carving of Daruma. With polychrome hooded robe, decorated in tessellating pattern of gilt dragon mon and scrolling clouds on red ground. His face is painted in a fleshy tone, with painted mustache, beard, and exposed chest hairs. The iconic eyes are reverse painted glass. He stands on a blue ground painted cloud platform.

Late Edo Period (1603-1868)

Dimensions: 15 3/8" x 10 3/4" x 29" H
item #1367043
$5,500.00
18th Century North Indian Stone Sculpture of a Lion
18th Century North Indian Stone Sculpture of a Lion
Originally, this graceful sculpture may have stood at the doorway of a palace or temple as a warning to all malicious spirits not to enter. The tradition of lions guarding doors and gates is ancient and common to a great variety of cultures, including the Egyptians, Assyrians, Romans, and Chinese. There is a strong Chinese influence in this piece, suggesting open relations between the two cultures.

18th Century - Rajputana, India

Dimensions: 16 1/2" x 5 7/8" x 11 5/8"
item #1367042
$4,500.00
Antique Japanese Boxwood Sculpture of Shoten and Kangiten
Antique Japanese Boxwood Sculpture of Shoten and Kangiten
A boxwood sculpture of the elephant deity Shoten embracing the female Kangiten. In Esoteric Buddhism, they signify matrimonial peace and bearing of offspring. Shoten is derived from Ganesha and is regarded as a wild one. Kangiten is an incarnation of the Eleven Headed Kannon. She appeases and converts him to Buddhism. Shoten and Kangiten are usually kept in a closed shrine as "secret sculptures" or Hibutsu (because of the sexual allusion).

Edo Period (1603-1868)

2.5" x 2"... Click for details
item #1367041
$6,500.00
Chinese Peking Glass Snuff Bottle
Chinese Peking Glass Snuff Bottle
Chinese peking glass snuff bottle, of pink/maroon colored peking glass. The bottle is carved with a duck floating in a pond, surrounded by lily pads and rock formations. Carved with 2 chops and a signature on its base. With hardstone and mixed metal stopper.

Dimensions: 2 7/8" H x 1" W
item #1366777
$2,000.00
Antique Chinese Huanghuali Altar Table
Antique Chinese Huanghuali Altar Table
Chinese Huanghuali altar table, its front and side aprons carved with dragons and fireballs. The side panels between the table's legs are carved with reticulated motifs of scrolls and dragons. The table's surface woodgrain shows many distinct "ghost eyes" associated with Huanghuali wood.

Dimensions: 64.5" L x 19" D x 34.5" H
item #1366776
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Chinese Framed Painting of Donkeys signed Huang Zhou
Chinese Framed Painting of Donkeys signed Huang Zhou
Chinese framed painting of a mother donkey feeding her young, while a third donkey turns away in an opposite direction. Signed "Huang Zhou" (1925-1997) with two red chops.

Dimensions: (entire frame) 27” L x 18” H (painting only) 19” L x 13” H
item #1366769
$2,400.00
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