Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Antique Japanese Gyosho Bako/ Merchant's Chest, in this case it would be meant for a barber to store small tools such as hair shears or combs. All original red lacquer finish, old iron hardware with handle on top for easy transport. Mid Edo period (1615-1868)
Size: 10" L x 7.5" W x 18.5" H
Size: 10" L x 7.5" W x 18.5" H
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Antique Japanese melon shaped hibachi, wilt gilt lacquer designs of chrysanthemums, peonies, and butterflies, gilt nashiji flakes and inlay adding depth to the nature scenes, interior with old patina. Meiji age (1868-1912)
Size: 16" L x 9.5" H
Size: 16" L x 9.5" H
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
A charming Japanese boxwood okimono of a peapod. Smooth, fine hand-carved work. Original warm natural finish.
19th Century
Size: 6" L x 1.25" W x 1/3" thick
19th Century
Size: 6" L x 1.25" W x 1/3" thick
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Shinhanga : Pre 1920
item #1344028
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Japanese woodblock print of a tall pagoda standing in a moonlit scene, with several ladies walking the streets under parasols, and small shops lit by lanterns along the side. Signed "Tangyu Asada" (1899-1984) with chop and calligraphy. Tangyu's birth name was Benji Asada, born in Kyoto, he was active in Sosaku Hanga artist circles in the area.
Size: 10.5" W x 15.75" H
Size: 10.5" W x 15.75" H
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Chinese mounted fan painting of a beautiful floral cluster with peaches and grapes, in bright pigments, with calligraphy and red chop of artist.
Size: 24" L x 13" H (20.5" L x 10" H)
Size: 24" L x 13" H (20.5" L x 10" H)
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Chinese mounted fan painting of a pair of ducks in muted colors, with reeds in the foreground, calligraphy and two red chops.
Size: 23.5" L x 14.25" H (19.5" L x 9" H fan only)
Size: 23.5" L x 14.25" H (19.5" L x 9" H fan only)
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Antique Japanese pair of bronze candle sticks, with archaic Chinese style motifs, cartouche mark on bottom.
Taisho Period (circa 1920's).
Dimensions: 10 3/4" high
Taisho Period (circa 1920's).
Dimensions: 10 3/4" high
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Antique Korean clay roof tile with impressed design of family crest. On custom metal stand. Choson Dynasty 19th century.
Dimensions of tile: 5 1/2" high x 6" wide (8 1/2" high on stand)
Dimensions of tile: 5 1/2" high x 6" wide (8 1/2" high on stand)
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Japanese pair of small cloisonné vases with mirrored motifs of flowers against a robin's egg blue enamel ground. The rim and the foot are lined in rhodium with green enamel interior. Each vase on a wood display stand, with Kiri wood tomobako. Dates from early 20th century.
Dimensions: 2" x 3 3/4" each vase
Dimensions: 2" x 3 3/4" each vase
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
A Sumatran carved burl wood container. The lid is kept securely shut by strung cord with turquoise beads. 19th century
Dimensions: 6 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 5 1/4"
Dimensions: 6 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 5 1/4"
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Chinese peking glass cup in a rich sea foam green monochrome color. The rim flares slightly and the short foot has a low recession in its center.
Dates from early 20th century
Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 2 3/4"
Dates from early 20th century
Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 2 3/4"
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Chinese bronze snuff bottle, decorated with high relief chrysanthemum flowers. The stopper has a coral top and the base of the snuff bottle with maker's cartouche reading "Zu Wen".
Dimensions: 1 1/2" x 2 3/4"
Dimensions: 1 1/2" x 2 3/4"
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
An unusual Japanese multi layer lacquer brush pot inlaid with three metal coins. The oil spill pattern lacquer is in hues of red, black, and beige.
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
Dimensions: 6 1/4" W x 4 1/2" H
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
Dimensions: 6 1/4" W x 4 1/2" H
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Antique Indian bronze figure of the Goddess Durga, wearing a tall crown, her face burnished from reverent touch over many years. She stands on the severed head and body of the slain buffalo demon Mahishasura. Durga is shown traditionally holding weapons of various male gods in Hindu mythology, such as a javelin, discus, and dagger. These weapons symbolize self-discipline, selfless service to others, self-examination, prayer, devotion, remembering her mantras, cheerfulness and meditation. Durga h...
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Japanese tenmoku ware ceramic vessel with ribbed handle, short front spout, and wide open top. The thick oil slick glaze stops just short above the foot left in buff.
Tenmoku glaze is made with feldspar, limestone, and iron oxide. The more quickly a piece is cooled, the blacker the glaze will be.
Tenmokus are known for their variability. During their heating and cooling, several factors influence the formation of iron crystals within the glaze. A long firing process and a clay body which is...
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Antique Chinese rectangular ink box made of brass with copper base. The lid is incised with a flower pot with chrysanthemums, a bench, a traveling box, and fruit.
Dimensions: 3 1/8" x 1 1/4"
Dimensions: 3 1/8" x 1 1/4"
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Nagoro banana leaf tray lacquer over wood. The black lacquer shines through the red to reveal the ribs and veins of the leaf.
In the literati tradition, banana leaves were used by scholar recluses as paper to write calligraphy. Later, this motif was incorporated into other forms of art making the image one of the symbols of the literati aesthetics.
Date: Tiasho circa 1920
Dimensions: 16" x 6" X 3/4"
Date: Tiasho circa 1920
Dimensions: 16" x 6" X 3/4"
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
A perfect Persian turquoise Chinese Peking Glass wine cup. it is molded glass, cut/grinded with a short carved foot. Chinese glass was largely used to imitate more precious materials such as white jade, lapis lazuli and other valuable minerals.
Date: early 1900's
Dimensions: 3.5" in diameter X 2.5" high
Date: early 1900's
Dimensions: 3.5" in diameter X 2.5" high
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
An antique luminous white Chinese Peking Glass wine cup. It is molded glass, cut/grinded with a short carved foot. Chinese glass was largely used to imitate more precious materials such as white jade, lapis lazuli and other valuable minerals.
Date: early 1900's
Dimensions: 3.5" diameter X 2.75" high
Date: early 1900's
Dimensions: 3.5" diameter X 2.75" high
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
An antique Japanese Ko Tansu known as a personal storage chest made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. Traditional wiped lacquer finish and original bronze fittings complement this piece. It features a hinged door that houses a compartment with a removable shelf.
This style of chest would make a great bedside stand or an elegant side table in any room of the house.
Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Dimensions: 21 3/4" High x 23 1/4" Wide x 12 5/8" Deep
This style of chest would make a great bedside stand or an elegant side table in any room of the house.
Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Dimensions: 21 3/4" High x 23 1/4" Wide x 12 5/8" Deep
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Antique Japanese small scroll painting for a shrine depicting the goddess Benzaiten (Benten). One of the 7 Lucky Gods, Benten is the goddess of good fortune, wealth, music and knowledge. She originates from Saraswati, goddess of music. Here in this painting, she is in her 8-armed form called Happi Benzaiten. Each hand holds a specific buddhist attribute. She stands atop a dragon which hold a precious magic pearl in it's claws. On her crown is a small torii gate. Below, each on their...
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Antique Japanese Tobako-bon (tobacco box) with two small drawers. The top portion has an open square compartment lined with copper, a small rectangular-shaped space and another square compartment closed with a wooden lid. Just above the drawers is a long diagonal space to hold pipes. The box has a bamboo handle for carrying. Made with hardwood burl with dramatic swirling figure. Excellent original finish and condition.
Age: Early Taisho Period (c.1920)
Dimensions: 6" high...
Age: Early Taisho Period (c.1920)
Dimensions: 6" high...
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Antique Japanese small Gigaku performance mask. Gigaku (literally meaning "skill music") is an earlier form of Japanese theatre that was brought over from Korea and China in 612. Gigaku reached a high point during the Nara Period and continued it's popularity until it was eventually replaced by Bugaku theatre. Traditionally performed outdoors at a temple, Gigaku masks were carved with exaggerated features in order for them to be seen by an audience seated at a distance. There are 14 characte...
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
A contemporary Korean side cabinet that doubles as a nightstand. Made of Paulownia wood. Door hinges are designed in the shape of lucky gourds.
Age: 1980's
Dimensions: 22" Wide by 26" High by 22" Deep
Age: 1980's
Dimensions: 22" Wide by 26" High by 22" Deep
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Antique Japanese ceramic Oribe-ware fan-shaped dish. Glazed with a crackle white slip, deep olive-green and brown glaze and decorated with a pair of birds. Slab construction with fabric texture. Cut outs to suggest the ribs of the fan. Stands on three small loop feet. Signed and with tomobako.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 9" long x 11 1/4" wide x 2" high
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 9" long x 11 1/4" wide x 2" high
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Antique Chinese small blue and white glazed porcelain ink cake container. The lid is domed and decorated with a lively five-clawed dragon floating in a sky with wisps of clouds and the flaming jewel. The bottom portion of the container is also decorated with a wave-like pattern and a Qianlong mark. Inside are still the colorful ink remnants from it's previous scholarly owner.
Dimensions: 1" high x 2 3/4" wide
Dimensions: 1" high x 2 3/4" wide
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Antique Japanese cylindrical hibachi made of bent suginoki (cryptomeria) and decorated with a maki-e lacquer scene of a family of chickens in a bamboo grove. The mother hen and two chicks look for food on the ground while their father rooster looks back at his third little chick. Bamboo details are made of inlaid shell and the background is flecked in gold. With a copper insert.
Age: Meiji/Taisho Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 7 5/8" high x 10 1/4" wide
Age: Meiji/Taisho Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 7 5/8" high x 10 1/4" wide
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Antique Chinese small rectangular-shaped hardwood stand. Classical lines and elegantly carved stretchers. Pierced carved aprons.
Age: Republic Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 6 1/8" high x 11 1/2" wide x 7" deep
Age: Republic Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 6 1/8" high x 11 1/2" wide x 7" deep
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
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 in...
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 in...
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
An antique Japanese Kasa No Dai (umbrella stand) made entirely of one solid block of burled Keyaki (Zelkova) wood. Entirely hand hewned and exquisitely carved into a wonderful sculpture of Japanese folkart (Mingei). Natural patina darkened over many years of careful use and display.
Age: Late Meiji Period (1900-1910)
Dimensions: 12" Wide by 21 3/8" High by 12" Deep
Age: Late Meiji Period (1900-1910)
Dimensions: 12" Wide by 21 3/8" High by 12" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1900
item #1464783
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Antique Japanese small drum. Likely for ceremonial use, this drum could have been placed on a stand or held by its handle while in use. Made of keyaki (zelkova elm) wood and painted leather with iron and bronze.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 7 3/4" wide x 4" deep
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 7 3/4" wide x 4" deep
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Antique Japanese craftsman's block. Made of keyaki (elm) wood and carved with two fan-shaped handles. Thought the term dai usually refers to plane blocks, this block also functioned as an important tool or surface for a serious artisan. It is unusual in that it is carved with a rectangular opening on the underside, a customization possibly to help hold it in place while in use.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 8" high x 7" wide x 10 3/4" long
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 8" high x 7" wide x 10 3/4" long
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Antique Japanese small box with 5 drawers. Made all of kiri (paulownia) wood. Drawers of various sizes with two on the left and 3 on the right. The top two drawers are lacquered a deep red on the inside. Hardware with both moko and warabite shape and lock plates of graduating size.
Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Dimensions: 7 1/2" high x 19 1/8" wide x 6 3/4" deep
Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Dimensions: 7 1/2" high x 19 1/8" wide x 6 3/4" deep
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
An antique Japanese Ranma (transom) made of Akita Sugi (Cryptomeria from Akita prefecture) and Hinoki (Cypress). Natural Urushi black lacquer frame. Hand carved scene featuring a good luck turtle with longevity tail admiring an old Plum Blossom tree with scatterings of Bamboo underneath.
Age: Taisho Era (1912-1920)
Dimensions: 73 1/4" Wide by 14 1/2" High.
Age: Taisho Era (1912-1920)
Dimensions: 73 1/4" Wide by 14 1/2" High.
Antique Japanese rectangular basket with lid. Made of tightly woven alternating wide and narrow strips of split bamboo. Round, bent bamboo handles on either end. Light color wrapped bamboo on edges.
Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
A mounted Indian stone fragment dipecting the Hindu deity Tripurasundari from southern India.
Hand carved of stone with loses.
Dimensions: 13 3/4" High x 9 1/4" wide x 5" deep
The third Great Cosmic Wisdom is known under the name of Tripura Sundari or Shrividya Tripura. The Goddess manifests, generally speaking, three fundamental aspects of the Divinity, which may be extended to the level of the whole creation. Moreover, this grandious manifestation of the Great Cosmi...
Dimensions: 13 3/4" High x 9 1/4" wide x 5" deep
The third Great Cosmic Wisdom is known under the name of Tripura Sundari or Shrividya Tripura. The Goddess manifests, generally speaking, three fundamental aspects of the Divinity, which may be extended to the level of the whole creation. Moreover, this grandious manifestation of the Great Cosmi...
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
An antique Japanese Tansu chest made for Kimono storage and constructed out of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. Two drawer design perfectly suited as a side chest or low dresser.
Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 36" Wide by 21" High by 16" Deep
Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 36" Wide by 21" High by 16" Deep
Zentner Collection
$625.00
$625.00
Wonderfully carved antique suiban burl wood tray. This all one, solid hardwood piece is in great condition and has a lacquered shiny middle. Outside of tray displays its natural wood with gorgeous gnarls and ridges.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 18" in Length X 12.75" Width at Middle
Zentner Collection
$625.00
$625.00
Antique pink peking glass scalloped edge cup, with molded inset base. Flared out rim Attractive color. Size: 2.5" H x 5" Diameter. Good condition.
Republic Period.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1448938
Zentner Collection
$625.00
$625.00
Antique Tibetan small bronze votive cup for use on a Buddhist altar to make offerings to various deities. There are 8 auspicious items traditionally offered: water to drink, water to wash, flowers, incense, light (an oil lamp or candle), perfume, celestial food, and music (usually a conch shell). This bronze cup stands on a small round foot and has a deep, rich patina. The underside of the cup is decorated with a raised four-petaled floral motif.
Age: 18th century
Dimen...
Age: 18th century
Dimen...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1093382
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Small wool carpet with lotus design. Large central lotus is dark blue on pink hued ground. It is surrounded by blue and pink blooms. It measures 27" by 24". Made of wool. Overall good condition.
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Antique Japanese small Bizen ware water dropper in the form of a fu-dog with ball, beautiful details, minor losses, a charming piece.
Size: 3 5/8" long x 2 3/4" high
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
A cute Japanese gosho ningyo doll in the form of Ebisu, one of seven fortune gods. Handpainted detail work, red and brocaded fabric is used for the clothing of the doll. Meiji to Taisho period. Size: Length: 5.5" Width: 6" Height: 9.5".
An interesting carved wooden Chinese panel utilizing scrolling vines with motif of flowers. Traces of blue, white, green, and red pigments and detailed painting can be found different areas of the carving. Age: 19th Century. Size: Height: 15.75" Width: 2.5" Length: 49.5"
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Chinese Rose Canton porcelain serving dish with scenes of courtly life and nature, the outside is decorated with pink and oranges flowers, 19th century. Size 11" wide, 1.75" high.
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Wooden trunk carved with dragons in clouds. The lid has a carving of a dragon in a round medallion. The trunk is bordered with a carving of dragons climbing through clouds. It measures 41" wide 24" deep 17.5" tall.
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Lovely antique Chinese monochrome porcelain small vase, ox-blood glaze. Imperial Guangxu mark (1875-1908)
Size: Height 3.75"
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Uzbek/kazak hand knotted wool rug. The center is dominated by a light yellow medallion edged with red. The exterior band has a rectalinear pattern in blues, greens, reds and yellows bordered by two narrow bands filled with flowers. Dates from mid 20th century. It measures 42" by 53".
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Antique chinese bronze figure of a child from the Ching dynasty, 18-19th century. The child is resting atop a cloak, barefoot. He wears a hat on his back of a traditional woven style. His hair is tied in the traditional knots, heavy. It measures 4" tall by 3" wide.
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Very detailed repousse made of copper depicting the Hindu deity Krishna, seen holding a spear in one hand and some sort of vine in the other. He has worshippers on either side of him, adorned in lavish jewelry, headdresses, and scarves. Behind Krishna is the winged holy being Garuda, who serves as the mount to Lord Vishnu. 19th century. Comes with metal stand.
Size: 7.75" diameter
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Gorgeous golden silk obi with gold thread edging, decorated with irises made from blue, red, white, and gold dotted stitching. Meiji period (1867-1912)
Size: 158" length, 12" width
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Antique Japanese fireman's pick axe (tobiguchi), made with a hardwood handle with iron bars and ring, an iron axehead and secondary tool at the bottom of the handle with a nice, aged patina. Edo period (1615-1867)
Size: 23.5" length, 4" axehead
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Antique Burmese pair of wooden Buddhist figures kneeling in prayer/meditation. Red and gilt lacquer has been applied to both and each has inlaid mirrors along the edges of their robes. The smaller figure has glass inlaid eyes.
Size: (smaller) 10" height (larger) 10.5" height
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1980
item #1297047
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Japanese framed woodblock print by sōsaku hanga artist Haku Maki (1924-2000). This print is titled "Wan - 33", numbered 117/151 and signed with a red cartouche. The print depicts gold tone calligraphy over a bowl with silver highlights and embossed texture.
Size: (entire frame)14" height, 11.25" width (artwork only) 9" height, 6.25" width
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Antique Chinese agate snuff bottle with interesting "eye" pattern, red hard stone topper with braided metal band and finial.
Size: 3.5" height, 2.25" width
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Antique Chinese pair of carved jade links with etched and pierced design, each with double rings. 19th Century in original untreated condition.
Size: 1.75" L each
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Antique Japanese large roll of unsewn, brocade obi fabric, in deep blue silk with gold, orange, and gray, with imagery of pine trees on a blue wave background. Hand woven with fine detail and excellent Gold threading.
Mid to Late meiji Period (1868 - 1912).
Measures about 12 ft long x 26" wide.
Mid to Late meiji Period (1868 - 1912).
Measures about 12 ft long x 26" wide.
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Antique Japanese set of 4 wagon wheels. The smaller wheels have 12 spokes while the larger ones have 14. The central hub and outside edges of each wheel is lined with iron.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Size: 21.75-24" L x 7" H
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Size: 21.75-24" L x 7" H
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Japanese Shino ware ceramic chawan or tea ceremony bowl. Shino ware is easily identified by thick white glazes, red scorch marks, and a texture of small holes. One side of the bowl has dark brown underglaze design of flowers while the opposite side has flecks and lines, along the dramatic ribbed edges of the body. The foot of the bowl is formed flattened and is left bare without any glaze.
Circa 19th Century
Dimensions: 6" x 5" x 3" H
Circa 19th Century
Dimensions: 6" x 5" x 3" H
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Antique tribal wooden stool from the Lobi people of Burkina Faso & Ghana, in the Sub-Saharan region. With original red and black lacquer finish and patina. The stool is circular in shape with recessed seat and four legs. Dates from early 20th century.
Dimensions: 10" w x 9" h
Dimensions: 10" w x 9" h