Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Chinese Jade Carving of Pixiu Holding a Coin
Chinese Jade Carving of Pixiu Holding a Coin
A small yet lively Chinese jade carving of a mythical beast known as pixiu, a mythical beast that is similar to a winged lion. The pixiu is an important creature that attracts zaiqi or the energy of wealth and retains it while keeping evil spirits at bay, according to traditional fengshui. Age: 19th century. Size: height 1" width 2.8" length 3"
item #1194486
$1,500.00
Chinese Jade Carving of Foo Dog with Ball
Chinese Jade Carving of Foo Dog with Ball
Finely carved foo dog playing with a small ball done in Jade. The fur of the foo dog is carved in stylized scrolled motif with detail work showing each fur. Foo dogs are an auspicious motif in East Asia and often paintings and sculptures are produced. Age: 20th century. Size: height 1.3" width 1.75" length 2.5"
item #1194475
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Antique Angkor Period Vase
Antique Angkor Period Vase
a magnificent angkor period vase glazed in a brown caramel color glaze which is often seen with pottery from the Cambodian to Thai region. Age: 800AD-1300 AD. Size: diameter 5.3" height 9.25"
item #1194450
$850.00
Chinese Jade Carving of a pair of Horses and a Monkey
Chinese Jade Carving of a pair of Horses and a Monkey
Chinese jade pair of horses with a monkey riding one the back of one of the horses. The imagery used on this Chinese carving can be derived from the noted legend of Journey to the West, where the monkey king is assigned by the Jade Emperor to oversee the heavenly stables, but does mischief in the end. Horses in East Asia represent swiftness and the monkey representing representing foolishness yet with the ability to learn its lesson. Age: 20th century. Size: height 4.25" width 5.5" length 6.5"
item #1194395
$4,500.00
Japanese Meiji Period Boxwood Grouse Bird, signed Ryoshun
Japanese Meiji Period Boxwood Grouse Bird, signed Ryoshun
Beautiful boxwood okimono of a Hazel Grouse/Ptarmigan, native bird to Hokkaido. Feathers and feet are naturalistically rendered and delightful carved details all over. In excellent condition. Signed Ryoshun. Age: Meiji Period (c1900). Size: 3.875" height x 9" length.
item #1194095
$5,000.00
Antique Afshar Hand Knotted Rug
Antique Afshar Hand Knotted Rug
Antique Afshar style persian hand knotted rug. Bright pinks dominate the design with accents of orange, white, brown, and other colors. THere is a large central medallion and an intricate border. It measures 8'2' by 4'4". Early 20th century.
item #1193986
$1,450.00
Antique Hand Knotted Afshar Rug
Antique Hand Knotted Afshar Rug
Antique Afshar rug from the early 20th century, circa 1910. Hand knotted from blue and red wools. The border has a maroon pattern on a blue ground. It measures 10'6" by 5'.
item #1193985
$1,850.00
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Vases
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Vases
Very elegant pair of Japanese cloisonne vases in the style of Hayashi. Dark midnight baby blue with sparrows flying amidst bamboo, with chrysanthemum flowers in exquisite detail, Top and bottom rims with special lapid in beautiful hues of orange, purples and greens. The natural scene in each vase are complimentary to each other and not identical. Vase are in perfect condition. Age: Meiji Period. Size: 9" Height x 4" Diameter.
item #1193973
$8,500.00
Antique Chinese Pair of Tassels
Antique Chinese Pair of Tassels
Antique Chinese tassels from the 18th centur, Sino-TIbetan. The tassels are inlaid gilt and lacquered iron with red horse hair, probably used as ornaments on a horse for the saddle. The decoration has fret key bands and an endless knot pattern. The tassles are displayed in a plastic case. The top of the tassle measures 4" long(10.2 cm).
item #1193958
$7,500.00
Antique Japanese Burlwood Box
Antique Japanese Burlwood Box
Antique Japanese carved burlwood round container decorated with blooming hibiscus flowers and a canary perched on a branch. The carvings are finely incisised details with relief ridges defining leaf veins, stamen, and petal edges. A central round medallion decorates the bttom of the inner chamber. The carvings on the lid of the box match up with the base. It measures 7" in diameter, 5.75" tall. Late Meiji, 1868-1912, or early Taisho period, 1912-1926.
item #1193943
$6,000.00
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