Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Antique Chinese Red Coffer Cabinet
Antique Chinese Red Coffer Cabinet
Antique Chinese coffer chest, all original condition with dark red finish, attractive hand-carved panels with fleur de lys and lotus motifs, two hinged front doors with charming dragon's head locking pin, spacious interior with shelf. 19th century Size: 41.5" L x 32" W x 33.5" H
item #1337234
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Japanese Scroll Painting of Thatched Hut with Poem by Otagaki Rengetsu
Japanese Scroll Painting of Thatched Hut with Poem by Otagaki Rengetsu

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Japanese antique small and charming scroll painting and poem by Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875). The image is of a small hut with a thatched roof. The poem translates as follows:
春鳥 春寒み 榾火にねぶる 山賤の 夢おどろかす うぐひすの声

cold spring day, a worker naps, by an outdoor fire,
his dreams... Click for details

item #1337215
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Small Japanese 18th Century Scroll Painting of Leaping Koi
Small Japanese 18th Century Scroll Painting of Leaping Koi

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18th Century Japanese small antique scroll painting of a koi leaping up a waterfall. Beautifully painted with great expression, the fish leaps from the churning waters below. Painted in sumi ink on paper and mounted on lovely antique obi silk with a fan motif. Signed by the artist. 18th century (pvt. Collection purchased in Japan in early 1980's)
Size of scroll: 64 1/2" high x 9 3/4" wide (12" wide including scroll ends). Size of art: 35" high x 9" wide.
item #1337167
$2,500.00
Japanese 18th Century Scroll Painting of Maiden on Kirin
Japanese 18th Century Scroll Painting of Maiden on Kirin

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Antique 18th century Japanese charming small scroll painting of a beautiful maiden riding a kirin (in Chinese, qilin). The mythical creature is part lion with the body of a dragon and the hooves of a deer. It represents good fortune, protection, prosperity, longevity and fertility. Beautifully painted in sumi ink and light colors on paper. Mounted on paper. Signed by the artist. (pvt. Collection) purchased in early 1980's.
18th century
Size of scroll: ... Click for details

item #1337160
$2,500.00
Antique Japanese Fan Painting w/ Poem by Otagaki Rengetsu
Antique Japanese Fan Painting w/ Poem by Otagaki Rengetsu

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Antique Japanese fan painting with calligraphy by famed poet Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875). The poem translates to this:
"EARLY SUMMER WATER"
the blossoms have fallen, the fetters of my heart, have also loosened,
and it has become summer, and rivulet murmurs cool and clear.
(Translated by John Stevens: from LOTUS MOON)"

首夏水
散る花に かけし心の... Click for details

item #1337159
$5,000.00
Chinese Scholar boxwood brush Pot
Chinese Scholar boxwood brush Pot
Literati taste of a Chinese boxwood brush pot with polished skin and twisted knot holes. An elegant form representing a natural world which is a keen favorite in the Song dynasty.

19th Century

Size: 5" L x 4" W x 7.5" H
item #1337158
$2,500.00
Unusual Chinese Hardwood Wood Carved Seal Treasure Box
Unusual Chinese Hardwood Wood Carved Seal Treasure Box
Beautiful Chinese hardwood seal treasure box, possible Zitan or Wumu wood,with all over carved design of complex geometric motifs and dragons. Four drawers are hidden on each side with dividers inside for storing and organizing seals. Its stand is intricately carved with spirals and flowers. Dates from the 20th century. Size: 9.75" L x 9.75" W x 6" H
item #1337156
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Chinese Calligraphy Scroll Painting signed Mo YouZhi
Chinese Calligraphy Scroll Painting signed Mo YouZhi
Chinese antique scroll painting with calligraphy. Painted on green paper printed with silver dragon in clouds. Signed "Mo Youzhi". Mo Youzhi (1811-1871) was a famous calligraphy painter. 19th century. Size of scroll: 84" high x 22" wide. Size of art: 52 1/2" high x 16 1/4" wide.
item #1337154
$3,000.00
Antique Japanese Keyaki Burl Mizuya
Antique Japanese Keyaki Burl Mizuya
Antique Japanese two section 3' mizuya (kitchen tansu) with original dark lacquer frame, gorgeous natural Keyaki (elm) wood burl front panels, large open display area with shelving.

Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

Size: 31" L x 14.5" W x 64" H
item #1337116
$2,550.00
Antique Himalayan Painted Religious Book Cover
Antique Himalayan Painted Religious Book Cover
18th Centtury Himalayan hand painted wooden book cover. Stunning vibrant painted scenes of religious deities. Intricate detail in pigments of bright red, green, blue, pink, gold, and white.
19th Century Size: 21" L x .5" W x 4.5" H
item #1336958
$1,400.00
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