Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
pages:    Previous   1 26 50 74 98 99 100 101 102 237 372 507 643   Next   
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Choba (Merchant) Kiri Meiji
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Choba (Merchant) Kiri Meiji
An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the stylized Gumbai handles and full moon lock plates. 6 drawers of varying sizes allow for generous storage. Sliding doors open to a split level compartment where merchant business books and records were kept. Hinged security door to the lower right hides two additional small drawers where store valuables were kept. Construction included Japanese straight... Click for details
item #1461294
$1,850.00
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Isho (Kimono) Dresser Kiri Late Meiji
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Isho (Kimono) Dresser Kiri Late Meiji
An antique Japanese Isho Tansu (kimono storage chest) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original bronze hardware and Oxblood red Urushi lacquer finish. Drawer lock plates have an unusual stylized insect-like incised design with fine stimple work accents and handles in the Warabite style. True dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails were used in the making of this chest.

Age: Late Meiji (1900-1910)

Dimensions: 35 1/4" Wide by 40 1/2" High by 16 5/8" Deep
item #1461292
Sold
Rare Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Choba Keyaki Urushi Lacquer Edo Era
Rare Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Choba Keyaki Urushi Lacquer Edo Era
A rare antique Japanese merchant chest (Choba Tansu). All original hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute style handles and the full moon lock plates. Entire exterior of the tansu is Keyaki (Zelkova) with drawer backs made of Kiri (Paulownia) woods. 16 total drawers for merchant storage of valuables. Each side has two sets of handles, one for long distance carrying and one for room placement. Original natural Urushi clear lacquer finish which boasts the beautiful grain pattern of... Click for details
item #1461125
Price on Request
Antique Japanese Sakata Funa Tansu Chest (Captain's Safe) Keyaki Meiji
Antique Japanese Sakata Funa Tansu Chest (Captain's Safe) Keyaki Meiji
An antique Japanese Sakata Funa Tansu (ship captain's safe) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. Large security door lifts out to reveal two large drawers where ship valuables were stored and kept safe from pirates and thieves. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Mokko style handles and the Pine and Bamboo incised lock plate.
item #1461122
$3,500.00
Chinese Antique Porcelain Famile Verde Vase in Vase
Chinese Antique Porcelain Famile Verde Vase in Vase
Chinese antique porcelain vase with another vase inside. The inner vase spins allowing the decoration to be admired through the many round windows in the the wall of the outer vase. Decorated with famile verde glazed bands depicting landscapes, flora, figures and fish.

Age: Qing Dynasty (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 15" high x 8" wide
item #1461121
$7,500.00
Japanese Antique Small Hirado Ware Figure of a Rabbit
Japanese Antique Small Hirado Ware Figure of a Rabbit
Antique small Hirado ware figure of a rabbit. Made of porcelain and glazed white with great detail especially to fur. Hirado ware was first developed in the village of Mikawachi located in the area of Kyushu which was, along with neighboring islands, controlled by the Hirado daimyo. Initially Hirado ware was made exclusively for the daimyo's use. Later, Hirado ware found it's way west through Japan's trade with the Dutch East Indian Company.

Age: Meiji Period... Click for details
item #1461115
$900.00
Japanese Antique Small Hirado Ware Figure of a Boar
Japanese Antique Small Hirado Ware Figure of a Boar
Antique small Hirado ware figure of a boar. Made of porcelain and glazed white with great detail and charming expression. Hirado ware was first developed in the village of Mikawachi located in the area of Kyushu which was, along with neighboring islands, controlled by the Hirado daimyo. Initially Hirado ware was made exclusively for the daimyo's use. Later, Hirado ware found it's way west through Japan's trade with the Dutch East Indian Company.

Age: Meiji Period... Click for details
item #1461114
$750.00
Japanese Antique Small Hirado Ware Figure of a Tiger
Japanese Antique Small Hirado Ware Figure of a Tiger
Antique small Hirado ware figure of a tiger. Made of porcelain and glazed white with great detail especially in the fur. Hirado ware was first developed in the village of Mikawachi located in the area of Kyushu which was, along with neighboring islands, controlled by the Hirado daimyo. Initially Hirado ware was made exclusively for the daimyo's use. Later, Hirado ware found it's way west through Japan's trade with the Dutch East Indian Company.

Age: Meiji Period... Click for details
item #1461111
$1,100.00
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Kasane (Kimono Storage) Kiri Meiji 2 Sect
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Kasane (Kimono Storage) Kiri Meiji 2 Sect
An antique Japanese Tansu chest made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles with natural age acquired patina. The handles have unusual embossed designs of a crescent moon, a plum blossom and a Bugaku pattern. Drawer lock plates feature the full moon pattern and each section has side carrying handles. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails.

Age: Meiji Era (1880-1890)

Dimensions:... Click for details
item #1461110
Sold
Yosegi Zaiku Kobako Japanese Marquetry & Solid Muku Okimono Box
Yosegi Zaiku Kobako Japanese Marquetry & Solid Muku Okimono Box
A Japanese Kobako (personal storage box) designed with beautiful Yosegi Zaiku marquetry. Made in the Hakone region in Kanagawa Prefecture, it is a single drawer style used to store precious Okimono and treasures.

Yosegi Zaiku is a Japanese traditional craft dating back to the Edo Period (1603-1868). Wooden rods of varying natural colors are cut into elongated geometric shapes and glued together to form solid blocks. When viewed from above, the block displays the geometric pattern as... Click for details
item #1461108
$650.00
pages:    Previous   1 26 50 74 98 99 100 101 102 237 372 507 643   Next