Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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20th Century Japanese Low Brown Zitan Coffee Table
20th Century Japanese Low Brown Zitan Coffee Table
Low Japanese rectangular table made of 100% hardwood. Very well made it strong joints and heavy wood. Dark warm tones.

Age: Mid Century 1950's

Dimensions: 59" Long x 35" wide x 13 1/3" high
item #1495256
Sold$5,000.00
Rare Antique Chinese Zitan Scholars Two Tiered Stand
Rare Antique Chinese Zitan Scholars Two Tiered Stand
A rare original example of a Zitan two tired scholars stand. Made of 100% zitan hardwood an doly marble. Classic Qing dynasty C. 1810 stand for holding precious objects or for floral arraignment. Depicted in manuscripts and paintings.
Well rendered with elegant form and shape.

Age: Qing Dynasty C. Early 19th Century

Dimensions: 8" high x 8 1/2" x 17" long
item #1495147
Price on Request
Small Chinese Lacquered Scholar Book Chest
Small Chinese Lacquered Scholar Book Chest
Small Chinese scholar multi-colored lacquered book chest. flowering lotus and scrolling vines throughout the geometric designs. Original pigments of white, green, blue, gold seen from all sides.

Age: 20th Century

Dimensions: 36 1/3" high x 24" wide x 12 1/4" deep
item #1495146
Sold$950.00
Antique Japanese Edo Period Dragon Temple Carving
Antique Japanese Edo Period Dragon Temple Carving
Antique Japanese hand carved wooden temple carving of a dragon amongst the swirling clouds. Beautifully carved of heavy keyaki (zelkova elm) wood with nice original details. The large dragon clasps the sacred wish-granting pearl in one claw. Around him are billowing rivulets of clouds. Gold and ink detailing can be seen for the eyes.
In Japan, they are thought to be tide gems, which cause the sea to ebb and flood, and are one of the primary treasures of Ryujin’s palace. In other words,... Click for details
item #1495145
Sold$5,400.00
Antique Japanese Dry Lacquer Samurai Dragon Meadate
Antique Japanese Dry Lacquer Samurai Dragon Meadate
Antique Japanese Samurai meadate (samurai helmet decoration) of a gilt dragon made of hand carved wood with dry lacquer with metal details on tail/whiskers. Whimsical flowing hair and long eye lashes. Mounted on a custom antiqued bronze metal/walnut stand for presentation.

Age: Mid Edo period (1603 - 1868)

Dimensions: 11″ High x 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2"
item #1495143
SOLD
Mounted Crystal Obelisk
Mounted Crystal Obelisk
Crystal standing six sided obelisk. Custom mounted with a brass and walnut base.

Age: Contemporary

17" High x 3" wide x 2 1/2" deep Points and obelisks have strong healing properties just because of their shape. They increase vitality, can make pain disappear. With migraine or headache complaints, the obelisk energy can have a very strong and healing effect.
In ancient Egyptians further believed that the obelisk could guide the souls of the dead... Click for details
item #1495137
Sold$1,250.00
Antique Bronze Pair of Horned Roe Deer
Antique Bronze Pair of Horned Roe Deer
Wonderful pair of bronze roe deer with small horns, standing in a naturalistic pose. Roe deer are indigenous to Europe, from Scotland to the Caucausus. Very good detail, delicately rendered and condition with dark patination.

Circa 19th century, 1900s

Each measures 26" High x 26" Long x 7" Deep
item #1495135
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Japanese Antique Gunbai, Samurai General’s War Fan
Japanese Antique Gunbai, Samurai General’s War Fan
Antique Japanese gunbai, war fan belonging to a high ranking samurai officer. Made of lacquered wood with shell inlay and with 2 large cut outs. This fan would have been used to shade from the sun and to signal troops. Though this shape of fan was not used as a weapon, it could have come in very handy in battle and there are legends of samurai heroes fighting with nothing but their war fans. The art of fighting with a war fan is called tessenjutsu. This fan comes with a custom metal... Click for details
item #1495134
Sold$2,350.00
Japanese 16th C. Genki Temple Carving
Japanese 16th C. Genki Temple Carving
Mounted antique Japanese 16th century carved hardwood temple fragment from Japans old growth forests. Depicting a pair of herons, king fishers, sparrows, fish, and front sitting amounts the blooming lotus flowers at waters edge. Mounted and ready to be enjoyed. Excellent original condition with patina consistent of age.
The herons symbolizes long life and is considered a sacred animal. Seen here depicted still in a pond with lotus, in connection with divine purity.
The pair of... Click for details
item #1495132
Sold$8,500.00
Antique Japanese Large Tansu Chest Merchant Choba Keyaki Meiji
Antique Japanese Large Tansu Chest Merchant Choba Keyaki Meiji
An antique Japanese large Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sakura (Japanese Cherry) woods. Four large drawers for merchant textile storage on the left and seven utility drawers with 2 sliding doors and a hinged door hiding 2 small drawers on the right side. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hikute style handles. Originates from the Osaka region of Japan.

Perfect for use as a buffet chest or sideboard.

Age: Meiji Era... Click for details
item #1495113
SOLD
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