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Zentner Collection
SOLD A wonderful statue of the Bodhisattva Kwan Yin carved from precious aloeswood. The distinct and pleasant fragrance of aloeswood is the result of a special kind of mould and is highly treasured for its use in incense and perfumes among various Eastern religions. This Kwan Yin has been decorated with gold and silver pigment. Small losses. Republic period.
Size: 18" height, 6" width, 5.5" depth
Weight: 1829 grams, 4.05lbs
Zentner Collection
$600.00 Antique Chinese small, carved boxwood container in the form of a lotus pod. A millet-like seeding plant entwines the lotus pod, it's elegant stalks acting as handles on the side and lid of the container.
Age: Republic Period (early 20th century) Dimensions: 1 3/4" high x 3 1/4" long x 2 3/4" wide
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Chinese hardwood ruyi scepter, naturalistically carved in the gnarled form of a lingzhi mushroom. A ruyi (meaning "as desired" or "as you wish" in Chinese) is a symbol of power and good fortune. Larger ruyi were held by nobility as scepters, smaller ruyi acted as a talisman...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Chinese wooden screen in 6 panels, carved with scenes of beautiful ladies playing different musical instruments, below each scene is a scholarly display of flowers in vases, above each scene is carved with different flowers, each end panel is carved with characters and scholar items, all edged in pierced scrolling vine motif, beautiful details through out, Republic Period.
Size: 72" high x 109 1/2" long
Zentner Collection
$1,500.00 Antique Chinese fudog. Carved of heavy, hardwood and lacquered red and gold. Intricate details especially in the carving of the fur.
Age: Mid-Century Dimensions: 13 1/2" high x 25" long x 14" deep
Zentner Collection
SOLD Chinese antique rectangular opium tray made of beautiful hardwood and inlaid with mother of pearl, carved with flowers and fruit, five little holes for tools, nice dark grain, mid 19th century.
Size: 3 1/4" high x 15 3/4" long x 12 1/2" wide
Zentner Collection
$2,500.00 Antique Chinese figure of Quan Yin. Revered as the goddess of mercy and compassion she stands holding a strand of prayer beads in her hands. Her sweeping robes are decorated with scrolling details and her hair is arranged on top of her head. Also considered the goddess of beauty, her name in Sanskrit is Padma-pani (Born of the Lotus). In Japan, she is called Kannon.
This figure is carved of wood and lacquered a deep red...
Zentner Collection
$4,000.00 Antique Chinese ruyi scepter carved of boxwood in a naturalistic representation of a lingzhi mushroom. Long and elegantly curved with smaller lingzhi sprouting from it's stem. Beautifully carved with great attention to detail and form. Ruyi scepters were used in Chinese Buddhist ceremonies and as symbols of good fortune, luxury and power.
Age: 19th century Dimensions: 15" long x 3" wide
Zentner Collection
$6,500.00 Antique Chinese carved wooden figure of the God of War, Guandi. Seated with one leg bent and hands on knees. His armor is decorated with feathers and his crown is carved with dragons. Carved details and traces of colorful lacquer and pigment.
Age: 18th/19th century Dimensions: 24" high x 11" wide
JJ Oriental
$575.00 Bamboo brush pot with two Cranes sitting on a pine tree. Background has a Sage standing on a small mountain. Age: Qing- Early 19th century. Size: 14cm. height- 10cm. width. Condition: No repairs.
JJ Oriental
$675.00 Bamboo brush pot with a seated Sage being visited by a small boy, accompanied by a old man. Mountain scene in the back. Age: Ching - 19th Century. Condition: No repairs.
Size: H.16cm Diameter:10.5cm.
Zentner Collection
$950.00 Chinese bamboo caving of Shoulao, the deity of longevity. He is sometimes referred to as the Old Man of the South Pole. His attributes include his large forehead, representing wisdom, and his long beard to show longevity. Shou Lao also holds a long staff and a peach branch to also symbolize a long and prosperous life. Shoulao is carved with a small boy riding a deer, who holds a magic box from which a bat flies out (an auspicious motif) and a crane.
Dimensions: 7" x 6" x 16 3/4"
JJ Oriental
$450.00 An opium scale made of two carved bamboo parts that pivot open at the rounded end and close together with a leather strap. Inside this violin-shaped instrument are the original items - metal scale tray, counterweight and a measuring rod made of a long single piece of wood. (See photos) The interior is carved so that all 3 items fit snugly inside. On outside of the scale the Chinese character "shou" made of metal...
Decorated with a deer, a bird between blossom and a poem. Good age wear and a warm glossy patina. H. 9 cm. Very good condition, apart from some age cracks and an old repair. 19th century.
Zentner Collection
$800.00 Vintage Chinese carved wooden screen, 4 panels, deeply carved all over with scenes of people especially children, dark finish, nice details.
Size: 42" high x 60: long (when flat) x 1" thick
Helen M Edwards
$190.00 Height: 16 cm (6.3 in)
Width: 10 cm (4 in) Chinese bamboo lidded round box; lovely patina in excellent condition
Lilly Parker Antiques, Inc.
$95.00 Chinese carved Foo Lion on each corner and red and brown lacquer on Wood Display Stand, "X" cross shape folding, made early 1900's, 10" high, 16" wide-maximum measurement, 11" wide-for display area inside the high rim. One piece of wooden stick is holding the two(2) pieces of wood together loosely in the center to able to fold or open any angle needed for the items to display. There are some lacquer loses on wood, showing wear and tear, no major damage.
Zentner Collection
SOLD Chinese beautiful lacquer carved panel with gilt mountain temple scene. Pairs of exotic birds decorate the sides of the panel, while men, women, and children lead horses in exploration.
Size: 19.5" height, 8" width, 2.25" depth
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