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Zentner Collection
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An antique Japanese tansu chest called Bodansu (chest with locking bar) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. It originates from the southern island of Kyushu. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. Six drawers were used for Kimono storage with three drawers being secured by a locking bar with key. Side handles were used for moving the tansu from place to place...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900
item #1459006
(stock #227)
The arquebuse is technically perfectly detailed, its mechanism works. The barrel of the cannon is made of iron inlaid with bronze silver and gold. The carriage is made of very dense black wood, probably ebony inlaid with mother-of-pearl. A small metal key allows it to be dismantled, leaving the incised signature of the artist to appear under the barrel Kuni-Tomo familly perhaps Sada-Hisa who liked to depict birds and flowers on his tsubas? Edo period 19th century or earlier...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492
item #1458932
(stock #0538)
Momoyama Gallery
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After selling one of the oldest Chinese Tenmoku Tea Bowls (Please refer to our stock # 0250) which came with the first tea from China to Japan we are proud to offer you another more than 1000 year old Chinese tea bowl...
This is Japanese antique silk vest of the yosegire patchwork of the Edo era(1800-1867).
It is dyer's Safflower dyeing itajime (katazome)and katazome and shibori.
It is compose it of the silk of the silkworm of nature of three kinds of colors.
It is very luxurious, and it is beautiful. It does not have a stain and damage.
Both frames are open and partly connected.
The crimson silk of the lining has the part that a color changed...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #1458884
(stock #2016-252)
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Tall dark bronze vase decorated with a bas-relief depicting irises (hanashobu) ; the rim with an openwork border with maji-motive.
Bottom marks : Kakuha-Sei, the mark of Sano Takachika, Kakuha Kanzaemon IX (角羽勘左衛門 - active early Meiji period). In 1869 he started a bronze-ware business in Yokohama.
Japan – Meiji (1868-1912)
Height: 15.7 in. (40 cm) – Diameter: 7.9 in. (20 cm)
Netherlands Private Collection
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1900
item #1458875
(stock #2020-817)
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Sculpture in chiselled and stained wood representing a hare lying down.
In Japanese, the hare and the rabbit are designated by a single word: usagi. The hare occupies an important place in Japanese legends and superstitions. Like many other animals, it is supposed to reach a fabulous age and become blue at five hundred years old...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1900
item #1458873
(stock #2020-816)
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Chiseled wood sculpture representing a sitting hare.
In Japanese, the hare and the rabbit are designated by a single word: usagi. The hare occupies an important place in Japanese legends and superstitions. Like many other animals, it is supposed to reach a fabulous age and become blue at five hundred years old...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900
item #1458872
(stock #2021-891)
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Wooden netsuke of the demon Oni hiding in a foot warmer (anka) in order to protect himself from the bean seeds that are thrown at him. The beans are represented by two inlaid stones. His right arm stands out, a part of his head is visible through a small hole in the foot warmer.
The Setsubun festival came from China it is introduced in Japan around the 8th century. Its celebrates the arrival of spring...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #1458870
(stock #2021-866)
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Funny brown-patinated bronze featuring a mouse standing on its hind legs on a squash.
Japan – Meiji (1868-1912)
Height : 14 cm (5.51 in) - Length : 24 cm (9.45 in) – Width : 8 cm (3.15 in)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900
item #1458869
(stock #2019-701)
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Very beautiful Japanese table with four legs in gold, black and brown lacquer with two richly decorated tops. The upper tray presents a decoration of bats, kumori (蝙蝠), in flight in gold hiramaki-e lacquer on a brown lacquer background. The openwork side panels feature the same motif...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1900
item #1458867
(stock #2019-711)
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Pair of ceramicware toads with three legs on their bases engraved in wood. One of them holds a pearl in his mouth.
The tree-legged toad, derived from Chinese mythology, is a Feng Shui symbol representing prosperity and wealth.
Chan Chu, the three-legged toad, is mentioned by the poet Qu Yuan in Chu’s Songs...
Zentner Collection
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Antique Chinese Peking glass snuff bottle. Overlay glass in red, yellow and dark blue on a white glass ground. A bird sits on a branch heavy with fruit. Lovely continual scene, beautifully carved with great detail and depth. Four small cartouches in red glass overlay. The lid is made of quartz and has a bone spoon.
Age: Qing Dynasty
Dimensions: 2 1/4" high x 1 3/4" wide x 1 1/4" deep
Age: Qing Dynasty
Dimensions: 2 1/4" high x 1 3/4" wide x 1 1/4" deep
Zentner Collection
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Antique Chinese Peking glass snuff bottle. Made of black glass overlaid on a pink glass ground. It is carved with a man on a horse on one side and the other with a scholar's attendant walking with a large blossoming branch slung over his shoulder. Large flowering branches sprout from the ground on either side. The lid is made of rose quartz and the spoon is bone.
Age: Qing Dynasty (turn of the century)
Dimensions: 2 5/8" high x 1 3/8" wide x 7/8" wide
Age: Qing Dynasty (turn of the century)
Dimensions: 2 5/8" high x 1 3/8" wide x 7/8" wide
Zentner Collection
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Antique Chinese carved amethyst snuff bottle. Carved with a garden pavilion and blossoming trees on one side. The scene continues on the other side with a scholar and young attendant in the garden. Lid is made of agate and has a copper spoon.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 3" high x 2 1/8" wide x 1 1/4" wide
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 3" high x 2 1/8" wide x 1 1/4" wide
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Sculpture : Pre 1800
item #1458764
(stock #0536)
Momoyama Gallery
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The beautiful Thai Bronze Buddha statue completely captures his upper body. The Buddha's face is delicate and simply beautiful! His lips are pursed together and his eyes are downcast in deep meditation. It dates back to the late Ayutthaya Kingdom in the 18th century. A lovely piece with excellent detail and patina...
Zentner Collection
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An antique Japanese Kasane Tansu (stacking chest on chest) made of Kuri (Chestnut) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. Upper section has 2 large drawers, a small drawer and a hinged door that hides 2 smaller drawers. The bottom section has 2 full width drawers for spacious storage. Each section has side handles for carrying from place to place...
Zentner Collection
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An antique Japanese Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) in 2 sections made of HInoki (Cypress) and Keyaki (Zelkkova) woods. All original hand forged iron handles including the Mokko style handles. Upper section has 2 sliding doors with iron wire mesh screen that was used similar to the western pie safe with 4 drawers below. The lower section has 2 sliding doors behind which is a removable shelf with 2 side by side drawers below. Side supports added strength and visual design to the chest. Construc...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900
item #1458699
(stock #0535)
Momoyama Gallery
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High class Ohi Chawan made by the 8th generation Ohi Chozaemon (1851-1927) 120 years ago and is done in a style known as 'ameyu' or candy glazing. It comes with its originally signed and sealed wooden box.
The glazing is a wonderful example of ameyu and, in fact, approximates the color of a caramel candied-apple.
The interesting color scheme and glossy sheen make it an attractive backdrop for a frothy bowl of dark green matcha. While some tea bowls may look best in the c...