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Zentner Collection
Price on Request Antique Chinese carved zitan wood table. The curving legs on which the table top stands are ornately carved with pierced details. The edges of the round table top is carved to match. All original.
Early to Mid 19th century Dimensions: 26 1/2" high x 38 1/4" wide diameter
Zentner Collection
SOLD Chinese carving of immortals on a boat, made entirely of Zitan hardwood. The boat appears to be made of an ancient, gnarled tree sprouting flowers, with its canopy of leaves covering the passengers underneath. The 3 male immortal figures sit huddled closely around a lingzhi mushroom, which holds medicinal properties and is a symbol of longevity. One female immortal peers into the waters at the side of the boat with bottles of medicine at her side...
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO FRANCE In the shape of a barrel with a ball inside. h. 4 cm. For similar toggles: Margaret Duda - Traditional Chinese Toggles, page 132-133.
A very elegant and well carved sculpture of the Bodhisattva Guanyin, goddess of mercy. Made of Zitan, one of the rarest hardwoods in China. H. 26 cm. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. We bought this piece from a Dutch private collection.
Zentner Collection
SOLD A large Chinese brush pot hand carved from solid Zitan hardwood. The brush pot has a cylindrical natural form with interesting root texturized edges. An unusual scholars brush pot holder. The zitan shows "gold threading" running with that of the dark grain.
Dimensions: 8" x 8" x 8 1/2" H
Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1920
item #1376244
Zentner Collection
SOLD Chinese Zitan hardwood brush pot hand carved from solid heavy Zitan wood. Dramatic foliate edges and interior are nicely detailed. The zitan shows "gold threading" with the grain of the dark hardwood.
Dimensions: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 6 1/4" H
Zentner Collection
Price on Request The Ming dynasty tradition of mortise and tenon joinery can be seen and experienced in this later Ming form day bed. The Zitan bed platform rests soundly on all four inverted horse hoof legs. Mortise corners frame the woven bamboo rattan seat cover. For added flexibility, roped lacing and carved wooden support structures help reinforce the durability of its function.
The back and side rails form a lattice-like structure called “wheel of life” pattern...
Zentner Collection
$8,000.00 A Chinese ruyi scepter carved from beautiful zitan wood, a symbol of good fortune used in Buddhist ceremonies. "Ruyi" directly translates into "as you wish". It has been ornately carved with lingzhi mushrooms on the head and running down the curved handle, which ends in a gnarled root form. High quality carve work. Beautiful distinctive grain of zitan wood.
Size: 14.5" length, 3.5" width
June Hastings
SOLD Never before offered anywhere, is this extremely rare zitan treasure shelf. These were a favorite of any good scholar who would place his small objects of miniature toggles, snuff bottles, jades, etc. The design is simple, streamlined and clean; which is a feature of the late 18th to early 19th. Often zitan lacked excessive carving, due its natural beauty which never required a coat of lacquer. The wood is in excellent condition and has a very natural dark patina that only comes with time...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Beautiful calligraphy box made from precious Chinese zitan wood, with carved compartments for an inkstone and water dropper. Kanji markings on bottom of dropper, aged piece of wood also with kanji marks is included in this set. The inkwell still has old ink remnants. Gorgeous woodgrain with a lovely shine. Early 20th century
Size: 1.5" height, 9.75" length, 6.5" width
Zentner Collection
Price on Request A beautiful red zitan incense table with burlwood inset top; carved signature of and accompanied by the original inscribed wooden tomabako; Zitan.
Age: 18th Century Qing Dynasty China Provenance: acquired in Tokyo, Japan. Size: 26.75" Height x 15" Width.
Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1920
item #1346073
(stock #ztwasher)
ESL Collection
$750.00 A zitan wood brush washer or water coupe decorated with carved pine branches. Late Qing Dynasty. The washer is in excellent condition. Approximately 5-1/2"L X 4-1/4"W.
Zentner Collection
SOLD Chinese Group of Stoneware Puppetheads and hands on iron stands, 19th century, charming characatures of daily life in China done in earthtones and shades of blue. Round holes of attachment at lower ends of pieces. Hollow cores. Head Sizes range from 6.75"H to 8.5"H without stands, Losses to various heads and hands
SwisSiam-Arts-Antiques-Gems
USD $595.00 A gorgeous CHING DYNASTY Cloisonne Bowl depicting Dragons chasing the flaming pearl, inside and outside. Vibrant blue background, good condition. Base has red 4 character marking in an enclosed square and surrounded by clouds symbolizing beneficial rain. Size: 24.5 cm. diameter (9 3/4"). Comes with wooden base.
SwisSiam-Arts-Antiques-Gems
USD $450.00 Attractive porcelain cricket box with hand painted scenes and flower decor, 19th Cent.
Ching Dynasty, China, good condition, no cracks/blemishes
Zentner Collection
$2,500.00 Antique Chinoiserie gilt bronze clock. The clock has a beautiful lady adjusting her earring while looking in a hand-held mirror. She is ornately clothed in Chinese-style attire. The base on which the lady and the clock sits is decorated with Chinese/European motifs of pagodas, flowers and marine creatures.
Age: 19th century Dimensions: 18" high x 13" wide x 4 3/4" deep
Global Ceramics
$60.00 A lid for an urn vase, coffee or chocolate brown glaze with Famille rose enamels in leaf-shaped reserves. Chinese so-called Batavia or Capuciner brown ware, early 18th century. Diameter 3¼" / 8 cm, the inner rim to fit a vase or urn opening with a diameter of 1½" / 3,9 cm or more. Condition: fine.
SwisSiam-Arts-Antiques-Gems
USD $750.00 Decorative Fujian red lacquer console table with horse hoof legs and fine carving. Size H. 25" x W. 29" x D. 14" Some wear due to age.
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