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Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese lacquer with gold shrine incense stand. Hand carved wood with black lacquer. Gold gilt floral details seen on all sides. Square flat top open to hold an incenser.
The burning of incense in Japan began during the 6th century (the Asuka period) with the introduction of Buddhism, which uses incense during rituals and ceremonies. Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Dimensions: 11 1/2" square x 17 3/4" high
Zentner Collection
SOLD 15th Century Japanese and carved wooded with gold gilt Japanese mounted flame. Once used as a flaming back drop to an important Japanese religious statue. Original gold pigment in great condition with undertones of black lacquer.
Custom forged iron stand mounted for home display. Muromachi period 1336 to 1573 C. 15th Century Dimensions: Base 9" long X 4" wide 34 1/2" high
Momoyama Gallery
sold Sublime ceramic Kannon statue of old Kutani-yaki made by one of the greatest potters, Aoki Mokubei. The statue is 200 years old and in great antique condition with only a small repair on the right hand with transparent lacquer and only one! tiny spot with peeling of glaze. The all over glaze is spectacular. Aoki Mokubei (1767-1833 ) was born in the Gion district of Kyoto as Aoki Sahei...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Japanese hand split bamboo basket with high slender sides rising from a square base to a round lip. Bamboo intertwined into a handle fashioned with small split bamboo. Cheveron pattern is seen repeating on all sides with a squad symmetrical pattern seen on the base.
Ikebana (生け花, 活け花, "arranging flowers" or "making flowers alive") is the Japanese art of flower arrangement.[1][2] It is also known as Kadō (華道, "way of flowers")...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Japanese ikebana (flower basket) used in tradition ikebana flower displays.
Beautifully natural finish of split bamboo and gnarled wisteria branch each twisting and blending into a full moon. Condition is very good. Includes copper insert (may allow to be used for flowers).
Edo Period C. 19th Century Dimensions: 18 1/2" wide X 10" deep X 15 3/4" high
Zentner Collection
$4,000.00 Antique Japanese natural burl wood low stand or pedestal. Stunning original warm lacquer lighter tones with darker touches of brown and black. Shapely form as the burl sways right then drifts upward and to the left as it flattens out onto a perfect surface.
Would make for an excellent side table for a contemporary home. Edo Period C. 19th Century 18" x 13" x 22 1/2" High
Zentner Collection
SOLD Semi round low flat fruit basket made of split woven bamboo intertwined wisteria branch. Warm red and dark tones, over all in very good condition. Can be used as a beautiful display for fruit or other items. Unusual shape with finely wooden lip with fine bamboo strips. Undeside reveals geometric pattern with a center diamond. Unsigned.
Late Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) 22" x 19" x 6" High
Zentner Collection
SOLD A mid century artist signed Ikebana basket for flower arranging. Made of delicate fine split bamboo, thin bamboo and Akebi vine. The three dimensional shape resembles a flared skirt when viewed in front and a boat keel when viewed from the side. There is a subtle diamond shape design the artist created with the different shade of split bamboo. It is a beautiful whimsical design of space and function. Artist signed: Togyoku...
Zentner Collection
SOLD An incredible pair of Inari (Japanese fox's) made of pottery.
Original patina consistent with age. No major damage.
No two Kitsune are exactly alike, and all of them are complex characters! Their high intelligence and boundless creativity make them hard to predict. Foxes and humans lived close together in ancient Japan; this companionship gave rise to legends about the creatures. Kitsune have become closely associated with Inari, a Shinto kami or spirit, and serve as its messengers...
Zentner Collection
$1,500.00 Japanese contemporary sculpture of a large Beetle, intricately detailed in leather and metal.
Dates Modern Contemporary Size H 2 3/4" x W 10 1/2" x D 8"
Zentner Collection
SOLD Japanese contemporary large sculpture of an ant, whimsical and charming, formed from leather and incised metal, the perfect modern piece for the new age. Made by Japanese artist" Ko Kono" from Aichi Province, born 1956.
Size H 4" x W 15" x D 8"
Mastromauro Japanese art
Price on Request A fine Japanese Aka-gashi wood okimono of a recumbent shishi (chinese lion). Pleasant patina and grain.
Masaharu engraved signature under the base.
Meiji period late 19th century
Sizes: 14,4 x 35,5 cm
Condition report: Very good condition
Dragon's Pearl
$2,000.00 A large bronze sculpture of a slender young woman undressing rendered in a quote naturalistic manner.
Brown patination. Inscribed and signed storage box and with Japanese Kanji name character on the back side of the base. H 42 cm.
Showa around 1950´s to 60´s. Perfect condition.
Made by Nakagawa Kiyoshi (1897-1977) born in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture. Graduated from Tokyo Art School (now Tokyo University of the Arts)...
Haruko Watanabe
$450.00 Twelve Shinsho are guardian Buddhas of Yakushi Nyorai and they are 12 worriors and armoured. They have 12 animal symbols on the head. This one looks "Sarugami", monkey judging from the apprearance. Early 18th century. In good condition but some parts are lost. Height:29cm Width:12cm
Zentner Collection
$1,450.00 A Japanese ranma (transom) with a Hinoki (Cypress) frame and a Kusunoki (Camphor) wood hand carved Chiku Bai theme in highly detailed three dimensional relief. Artist signed Tosho Nakajima. Most likely mounted in a wealthy Japanese home or a fancy Ryokan (country inn). Its main theme is a majestic Plum Blossom tree (Bai) accented with Bamboo (Chiku).
The ranma was often mounted above the Fusuma sliding doors between rooms to allow the air to circulate freely...
Oldbailey Antiques
SOLD This large and expressive sculpture is made, as expected, from joined segments, each separately carved. This technique is a diagnostic "telltale" which helps to date the piece. The figure sits in a devotional posture, leaning slightly forward with hands joined in a gesture of worship. Extensive remains of gesso and pigment. The piece measures 14-1/2" in height and is free of re-carving or repair. Kindly examine the photographs, as they are part of the description...
Zentner Collection
Price on Request A pair of antique Japanese folding keyaki doors with iron mounts. The door is constructed with mortise and tenon joints. The panels are divided into 7 parts framed with carved decoration and hinged with iron mounts. The carved decoration is finely painted with polychrome mineral pigment with gold gilt accents. The subject matter of the temple doors is a scrolling lotus motif and 8 phoenixes.
The phoenix represents power sent from the heavens to the Empress...
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$300.00 GLENDONITE 02 Unique formed glendonite as a pseudomorph of calcite (ikaite) from Hokkaido, Japan, called 'Gennoishi' (lit. 'Hammer stone'). approx. H 12cm (4.72in), 17 x 14cm (6.69 x 5.51in) selected by Jinta * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, and also confirm our Sales Policy before purchase, since your order will be assumed to have fully acknowledged our Sales Policy under any... |