Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Antique Chinese Burl Scroll Pot
Antique Chinese Burl Scroll Pot
Natural Chinese burl hardwood scroll pot with natural interesting form. Heavy, with original finish. 20th Century Size: 18" L x 16" D x 20" H
item #1322509
$750.00
Japanese Edo Period Keyaki Choba Tansu
Japanese Edo Period Keyaki Choba Tansu
Antique Japanese choba tansu (merchant's chest) made of keyaki (elm) wood with beautiful original finish and patina. The chest has two sets of sliding door panels and a total of 8 exterior drawers. On the right side is a vertical compartment with two small shelves most likely originally for ledger books. This is covered by a drop in panel. On the lower right is a small safe door with two visible interior drawers and one secret drawer. The tansu has wonderful wooden side bracing and iron... Click for details
item #1322467
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Original Antique Japanese Pair of Iron Abumi (Stirrups)
Original Antique Japanese Pair of Iron Abumi (Stirrups)
Original Early Meiji period Japanese abumi. These stirrups are made for riding horses brought to Japan. They are forged out of iron with stunning original silver inlay with designs of flowers. Great natural patina. Early Meiji Period (1868 - 1912). Size: 10" H x 12" L x 5.25" W
item #1322409
$3,625.00
Large Japanese Antique Screen Painting of Mountains and Horses
Large Japanese Antique Screen Painting of Mountains and Horses
Exquisite Japanese 6-panel byobu screen painting of grand mountain landscape with high peaks and distant waterfalls. In the foreground, men water their horses before ascending the narrow mountain trail. There is a beautiful sense of whimsy conveyed in the group of horse and men as they wade in the mountain stream in the shade of weeping willows. Far in the distance, the mountain range disappears in the mist. Painted in sumi ink on paper. Signed and with a large chop seal. Size: 69"... Click for details
item #1322401
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Rare Antique Japanese Keyaki Choba Tansu
Rare Antique Japanese Keyaki Choba Tansu
Rare antique Japanese choba tansu made of keyaki (elm) wood with beautiful grain. Two full width drawers, one on top and one on the bottom. The center of the chest has three small drawers in a vertical row on the right. A large compartment with an interior shelf has an unusual lift out door. Iron hardware includes cross bracing on the lift out panel and square shaped handles. Beautiful original deep brown translucent lacquer finish. Edo period: Early 19th century. It measures 25.25"... Click for details
item #1322300
$6,500.00
Extremely Rare Japanese Castle Safe Tansu
Extremely Rare Japanese Castle Safe Tansu
Originating from Matsumoto Castle in Japan, this one-of-a-kind safety vault Tansu was made using thick old growth Hinoki (Cypress) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware accentuates the beauty and design of this amazing chest. Two massive doors with five hinges each with 2 upper, 1 center and 2 lower locks all requiring the included key to unlock. Vertical Warabite handles act as pulls to open the doors behind which hides 12 shelves and four small locking drawers with burled hardwood... Click for details
item #1322294
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18th Century Indian Pair of Sandstone Statues
18th Century Indian Pair of Sandstone Statues
18th Century Antique Indian pair of sandstone architectural fragment statues of mythical beasts called Yali, who have mixed body parts of an elephant, a lion, a horse, and other such animals. They would often stand guard and protect Hindu temple entrances. One of these statues stand atop a bird, while the other stands atop a human figure. Very heavy pair in original condition, some remnants of red pigment around the mouths, interesting detail throughout. Early 18th century. Size: 29" H x 20"... Click for details
item #1322217
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Antique Tibetan 17th Century Bronze Ganesha
Antique Tibetan 17th Century Bronze Ganesha
Antique Tibetan bronze statue of Ganesha, with an arch of flames around his head, a mouse beneath his foot, four arms holding an axe, a noose, and a delicacy. His only empty hand performs the abhaya mudra, a gesture of protection. Traces of vermillion pigment. The bottom of the statue is lined with metal embossed with a flower. 17th century. Size: 6" H x 3.5" W
item #1321968
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Antique Japanese Lacquer Altar Tansu
Antique Japanese Lacquer Altar Tansu
Beautiful Japanese altar tansu with gilt lacquer floral motifs along many front drawers, each with a mokko style handle. Two sliding doors line the top with gold ocean scenery. Two hinged doors with gilt inlay court figures bear the signature seal of the artist. Behind the two doors are three nishiji lacquer drawers with wonderful gilt fish and octopus surrounded with shells. The interior of each door is also in nishiji lacquer with gilt lacquer boats. The top of the chest depicts arrangements... Click for details
item #1321965
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Japanese Landscape Scroll
Japanese Landscape Scroll
Japanese scroll painting of a mountain landscape with a river leading into a waterfall, tree branches overhanging the edge of the mountain, a tent set up at the water's edge beside some flowers. Artist chop on side. Size: (entire scroll) 72" H x 18.5" W (artwork only) 41" H x 13" W)
item #1321938
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