Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Chinese Couplet Scroll Zheng Xiaoxu
Chinese Couplet Scroll Zheng Xiaoxu
A Chinese couplet scroll in calligraphy excerpting from a work composed by the noted literati scholar, Su Dongpo from the Song Dynasty. Work contains the signature and seal of Zheng Xiaoxu (1860-1938).The two line couplet expresses how as there are different ways to point out the errors in an embroidered robe, or a crane hesitating to fly has yet to mature into an immortal. Age: Early 20th century Size: Height 67.5" Width 16.25"
item #1213543
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Chinese Hanging Scroll of Lotuses Qi Baishi
Chinese Hanging Scroll of Lotuses Qi Baishi
A Chinese hanging scroll portraying a group of lotuses set in a marsh-like environment with a butterfly flying over the flowers. The work contains a seal and signature of the noted artist, Qi Baishi (1864-1957). Qi Baishi became famous through his independent studies in Chinese painting and his energetic brush strokes and styles evolved Chinese art in the 20th century. Age: Late 20th century Size: Height 86" Width 23"
item #1213535
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Chinese Pair Scroll of Calligraphy Zhang Da Qian
Chinese Pair Scroll of Calligraphy Zhang Da Qian
A pair of hanging calligraphy scrolls with a couplet verse inscribed signed with the name of the noted Chinese artist, Zhang Da Qian (1899- 1983) known for his traditional landscapes, lotuses, and human figures. The scroll expresses the scenery of the mountains and the plum blossoms in full bloom marking the return of spring. Age: 20th century Size: Length 68.6" Width 15.8"
item #1213532
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Antique Japanese Kansai Area Issho Tansu
Antique Japanese Kansai Area Issho Tansu
A large Kansai area issho tansu made from keyaki and sugi woods. Copper handles are used on the sliding door panels and a special cabinet with a lock is set on the bottom area of the chest. Tansu such as these were often placed in the private quarters of the home and clothes, family documents, and important objects were placed inside. Age: Meiji Period Size: Length 45.75" Width 18.25" Height 60"
item #1213525
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Antique Indonesian Topeng Mask
Antique Indonesian Topeng Mask
A red Indonesian topeng mask possibly depciting a warrior or an old man. The mask contains sections where the beard and the eye brows may have been attached. The mask is made into two sections where the jaw, a separate section, would move making the mask animate. Age: 19th-20th century Size: Length 4.75" Width 3.25" Height 7"
item #1213519
$350.00
Antique Indonesian Topeng Mask
Antique Indonesian Topeng Mask
A carved wooden mask from Indonesia depicting a deity or a spirit. The mask contains some pigment that once covered the surface. Topengs are used on the islands of Java and Bali and used during religious processions and ceremonies depicting the stories of the Hindu gods. Age: 19th-20th century Size: Length 4.75" Width 3.25" Height 7"
item #1213516
$650.00
Antique Indonesian Topeng Mask
Antique Indonesian Topeng Mask
An Indonesian mask carved in the form of a male figure. The mask is carved and painted with fur used to express the eye brows and mustache. A symbol like form is carved on the back of the mask to bless the mask and to animate the mask when being used. These masks are often used in Bali and Java during religious ceremonies performing the legend of the Hindu gods. Age: 19th-20th century. Size: Length: 8.25" Width: 3.25" Height" 7.5"
item #1213438
$850.00
Antique Indonesian Topeng Monkey Mask
Antique Indonesian Topeng Monkey Mask
An Indonesian Mask carved in the form of a monkey. The mask is carved into two separate section, one is the top area of the head and the bottom is the jaw area. The mask is attached with a head covering made from strips of leather. The islands of Java and Bali are the two key regions that have the art of mask dancing often depicting religious stories. Age: 19th-20th century Size: Length: 8.25" Width: 8.5" Height: 9.5"
item #1213434
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Japanese Antique Carved Butsudan Ranma with Dragons
Japanese Antique Carved Butsudan Ranma with Dragons
Beautiful Japanese antique highly carved butsudan panel, carved with scene of two dragons in swirling clouds and crashing waves, black and gilt lacquer with details in red, the eyes of the dragons are made of reverse painted glass, framed in black lacquer frame with copper hardware. This piece was once a ranma or transom over the interior doors of a large Buddhist butsudan shrine. Meiji Period. Size: 9" high x 44" long. Carving is up to 3" deep.
item #1213183
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Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Horse
Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Horse
Beautiful Chinese tomb pottery horse in two pieces, sculpted of gray clay and painted with slip, wonderful dramatic shape, expressive face with open mouth, painted with white slip, traces of orange and black slip details especially on the head and face. Han Dynasty 206 B.C. - A.D. 220. Size:16 3/4" high x 20" wide x 7" deep.
item #1213153
$2,500.00
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