Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Antique Chinese Pair of Corbels Fu Dogs Expelling Evil 18th C
Antique Chinese Pair of Corbels Fu Dogs Expelling Evil 18th C
An antique pair of Chinese Corbels carved as a male and female Fu Dog. Both are protecting spheres which represent. the world with the female watching over its young. Both have open mouths with their tongues out which represents them expelling evil. Hand carved from Elm.

Age: Ching Dynasty 18th C

Dimensions: 50" High by 13 1/2" Wide by 10" Deep
item #1473574
$6,400.00
Antique Japanese Buddhist Altar Table Gold & Black Lacquer
Antique Japanese Buddhist Altar Table Gold & Black Lacquer
A large antique Japanese Buddhist altar table decorated with black and gold lacquer on wood. Divided into three visual sections, each one held a Buddhist item such as a Sutra, an incense burner, a temple bell, a Mokugyo, etc. Inscription on the back appears to read "Dedicated by Tokuto Eizo."
item #1473568
$2,450.00
Antique Sendai Tansu Meiji Lacquer Keyaki
Antique Sendai Tansu Meiji Lacquer Keyaki
An antique Japanese Sendai Tansu made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles and the stylized Chrysanthemum arabesque lock plates. 6 drawers with a security door that hides 2 small drawers used to protect valuables. It comes with a key.

Age: Late Meiji Era (1900-1910)

Dimensions: 45 1/4" Wide by 34 3/4" High by 17 1/4" Deep
item #1473565
$2,750.00
Antique Japanese Bronze Mongoose
Antique Japanese Bronze Mongoose
An antique Japanese bronze Mongoose pair standing beside three Peony blossoms as they protect the prosperity the flowers embody. Originally a cherished fragment from a bronze vase, it was professionally museum mounted to showcase its beauty and refinement.

Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)

Dimensions with stand: 12 1/2" Wide by 8" High by 5" Deep
item #1473380
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Antique Bronze Kirin Protecting Peony Blossom Meiji
Antique Bronze Kirin Protecting Peony Blossom Meiji
An antique Japanese bronze Kirin standing over a Peony blossom as it protects the prosperity it imbues. Originally a cherished fragment from a bronze vase, it was professionally museum mounted to showcase its beauty and elegance.

Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)

Dimensions with stand: 8" Wide by 6 3/4" High by 4 1/8" Deep
item #1473378
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Chinese Antique Polychrome Soapstone Carving of an Arhat
Chinese Antique Polychrome Soapstone Carving of an Arhat
Antique Chinese soapstone carving of a seated arhat. Likely Pindola Bharadvaja sometimes called Ajita. Binduluoshe Zunzhe, the Long Eyebrow Arhat, Changme Luohan. This Pindola is the leader of the 18 Arhats and his long eyebrows represent longevity, seniority and leadership. In this representation he is also holding a small pagoda which is similar to another arhat but the long eyebrows identify him. Carved with intricate details and wearing robes painted in blues and reds. With custom... Click for details
item #1473377
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Antique Japanese Temple Fragment Head of Amida Buddha Hinoki
Antique Japanese Temple Fragment Head of Amida Buddha Hinoki
An antique Japanese temple fragment of the head of Amida Buddha in Hinoki (Cypress) wood. Hand carved in fine detail with a beautiful patina acquired over years of devotion and display.

Age: Edo Period (early 17th C)

Dimensions with stand: 11 5/8" High by 4" Wide by 3 1/2" Deep
item #1473374
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Japanese Antique Single Section Mizuya with Natural Finish
Japanese Antique Single Section Mizuya with Natural Finish
Antique Japanese single section mizuya (kitchen tansu). Made with sugi (cryptomeria) wood and hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood refinished to reveal the beauty of the natural wood grain. Iron hardware with round lock plates and warabite shaped drawer pulls. The tansu has three large drawers on the right and a compartment with sliding panels over two smaller drawers on the left.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 33 1/4" high x 65" long x 18 1/2" deep
item #1473372
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Antique Japanese Architectural Temple Fragment Momoyama Period
Antique Japanese Architectural Temple Fragment Momoyama Period
An antique Japanese gilt wood temple Ranma (transom). Hand carved depicting a pair of Kingfisher with 3 Swallows amongst Lotus blossoms and leaves. One Swallow has caught a small fish while one Kingfisher has caught the leg of a frog. Deep relief with inscription on left and partial inscription on right.

Momoyama Period (1573-1603)

Dimensions: 43" Wide by 11 3/8" High by 2 3/8" Deep
item #1473370
$2,000.00
Japanese Antique Single Section Mizuya with Keyaki Wood
Japanese Antique Single Section Mizuya with Keyaki Wood
Antique Japanese single section mizuya (kitchen tansu). Made with keyaki (zelkova elm) wood on the front with beautiful grain. Two large storage compartments with sliding panels. One with wire for ventilation and display. The lower portion of the chest has two drawers with iron warabite shaped drawer pulls.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 33 1/2" high x 35 1/4" wide x 17 7/8" deep
item #1473369
$2,500.00
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