Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Japanese Antique Sendai Isho Tansu
Japanese Antique Sendai Isho Tansu
Antique Japanese isho tansu (clothing chest) from the Sendai area. Made with keyaki (zelkova elm) wood front and sugi (cryptomeria) wood frame. The chest has four large drawers, two small drawers and a safe box (with key) which opens to two small interior drawers. The hardware is made of iron and features beautiful lock plates in the form of scrolling vines with a chrysanthemum mon in the center and warabite drawer pulls. Lacquer finish is a deep translucent red with black lacquer on the... Click for details
item #1471274
$2,990.00
Rare Japanese Antique Choba Biraki Tansu
Rare Japanese Antique Choba Biraki Tansu
A rare antique Japanese choba biraki tansu (merchant's chest). Made of keyaki (zelkova elm) wood with burled wood on the front. The top portion of the chest has a large full-width drawer. On the right side is vertical row of four small drawers. Two hinged doors open to a shelf and two small interior drawers. And two medium sized drawers line the bottom of the chest. Hand forged iron hardware includes warabite handles, round lock plates and cross bracing on the doors.
Originating in... Click for details
item #1471273
$4,750.00
Antique Japanese Large Temple Lotuses
Antique Japanese Large Temple Lotuses
Antique Japanese set of 13 lotus leaves and blossoms. Carved of wood and lacquered gold. Made for a Buddhist temple altar, they symbolize the stages of the path toward enlightenment. This set is especially lavish with giant sized lotus leaves and towering lotus blossoms. They fit into a bronze vase.

Age: Early Meiji period (circa mid 1800's)

Dimensions: Total size: 57" high x 44" wide
item #1471269
$7,750.00
Japanese Wooden Kanban of Daruma
Japanese Wooden Kanban of Daruma
Vintage Japanese wood carving of the face of Bodhidarma with his fly whisk. Also known as Daruma, the legendary intensity of the monk is expressed in his downturned mouth and heavy eye brows over wide eyes. A popular sign of good fortune for any business. Lacquered details in red, white and black.

Age: Showa period (early-mid 20th century)

Dimensions: 23 1/2" high x 19 1/2" wide x 2 3/4" deep
item #1471268
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Japanese Antique Bronze Vase
Japanese Antique Bronze Vase
Antique Japanese small bronze vase with a round body and long neck. With a reddish finish and patina.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 12 1/8" high x 3 1/2" wide
item #1471253
$475.00
Antique Japanese Ko Cha Tansu Meiji Kuri
Antique Japanese Ko Cha Tansu Meiji Kuri
A small antique Japanese Cha Tansu (tea chest) made of Kuri (Chestnut), Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. All original bronze hardware including the Warabite handles. A pair of sliding doors and a lift-out door housed the tea accoutrements for serving guests. A built-in split level shelf was used to display seasonal ornaments or favorite small collectibles while 6 drawers of varying sizes provided additional areas for storage and organizing.

Age: Late Meiji Era... Click for details
item #1470969
$675.00
Rare Antique Japanese Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Keyaki Edo Era
Rare Antique Japanese Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Keyaki Edo Era
An antique Japanese single section Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hirute handles and natural Urushi lacquer finish. Sliding main doors hide 6 drawers of varying sizes and a shelf where merchant books and records were kept. Three side by side drawers below the doors were used to keep valuables and store inventory. With 6 keys.

Age: Edo Era (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 34 1/2" Wide... Click for details
item #1470815
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Very Rare Antique Japanese Choba Biraki Safe Tansu Keyaki Edo Era
Very Rare Antique Japanese Choba Biraki Safe Tansu Keyaki Edo Era
A very rare antique Japanese Choba Biraki Safe Tansu (merchant safety chest with hinged doors) made of old growth Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the main drawer lock plate of Pine trees with matching corners of monkeys reaching for peaches, the hexagonal hinged door lock representing the owner's family crest and Furui (old) Kakute handles. Hinged doors open to 7 drawers of varying sizes. The front of the bottom right drawer has an... Click for details
item #1470813
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Rare Japanese Antique Biraki Choba, Minamoto Clan (Genji Clan)
Rare Japanese Antique Biraki Choba, Minamoto Clan (Genji Clan)
Rare antique Japanese Biraki Choba (merchant chest with hinged doors). The doors open to reveal 9 drawers of various sizes over a single large exterior drawer. Heavy iron hardware includes extensive cross bracing, large hinges, warabite drawer-pulls, a large round lock plate, a lock and 3 keys.
The lock plate has a large Minamoto Clan family crest-likely that of the Seiwa Genji clan. Warriors such as Minamoto no Yoritomo, the founder of the Kamakura shogunate; and Ashikaga Takauji,... Click for details
item #1470506
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Japanese Antique Small Cha Tansu
Japanese Antique Small Cha Tansu
Antique Japanese small cha tansu (tea chest). Made with chestnut wood frame and burled hardwood drawer fronts. Two slider panels and a drop in panel are covered with gold-leafed silk on wood. The center of the chest has a small display area with a staggered shelf and two small drawers. The lower portion of the chest has three small drawers and a full-width drawer on the bottom.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 25 7/8" high x 23 1/4" wide x 10" deep
item #1470505
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