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Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique India hardwood carving of a mythical bird with a hooked beak, hardhat head, pinecone body and tail feathers pointed down.
Dates 19th/20th Century Size H 18 1/2" x W 17" x D 9"
Zentner Collection
SOLD An antique Japanese Chobako (merchant storage box) made of Kurinoki (Chestnut) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand made iron fittings including the Hirute drawer handles and the Warabite carrying handle. It features unique Cherry blossom escutcheons behind the drawer handles and a coin slot at the top that drops into the top left drawer. The other 5 drawers were used to safely keep small store valuables.
Signed at the base that translates to read: "Made Meiji 40 (1907)...
Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1900
item #1419633
(stock #WN257)
A round shaped silver lingam box (ayigalu or shivadhara) with its original chain. A neck amulet once worn by a wealthier lay member of the Lingayat sect in South India. Markings. Here without jangama lingam. Condition: traces of usage. Dimension: amulet: c. 6 cm wide x 4.1 cm high, chain: total length: 54 cm, weight total: 97 g.
DAY FINE ARTS
Sold Painting, distemper and gold on cloth of the Medicine Buddha.
Wearing a monks patched robe. Flanked by two similarly robed monks,
probably his disciples Sariputra and Maudgalyayana. Both hold alms bowls and the monk's staff.
64x45 cm. Undated, estimated to be late 19th century or earlier.
Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
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Inquire for Price 19th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Pendant with Dragonfly Lady's Handbag Marked Gump's
It is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) long by 9 inches (23 cm) wide. The pendant is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) long by 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) wide by 0.15 inch (0.38 cm) thick. It is 0.4 lb. It has frayed silk and the jade has inclusions (as seen in the photos). Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any...
C.P.Sheffield
£585.00 An Unusual Japanese Imari Ship Bowl. Decorated in the centre and with a trading vessel below panels of Dragons and Ho Ho Birds. The exterior with the same vessel between European figures. 19thc. Diameter: 24.5 cm. condition: shallow chip to exterior of the foot, and some flakes to the red enamel.
Zentner Collection
SOLD An antique Japanese low Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria). Two sliding doors open to a spacious storage area with a removable shelf. Originally this chest was used for the storage of water jars. Present day uses would include doubling as a stereo cabinet or acting as a beautiful buffet.
Age: Meiji Period (1880-1900) Dimensions: 42" Wide x 33" High x 16 1/2" Deep Japanese wooden red lacquered cabinet.
Age: Japan, 19th Century
Zentner Collection
$6,000.00 A rare antique Japanese Kusuri Tansu (herbal medicine pharmacist chest) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All original finish and hand made iron fittings. Includes swivel side carrying handles which when flipped up allowed a wood or bamboo pole to slide through allowing two attendants to carry the chest about. Sliding doors allowed access to a storage area where herbal books, customer notes and prescriptions were stored. Total of 86 drawers make up this tansu.
Zentner Collection
$3,000.00 Antique historic map showing Commodore Perry first arrival in Japan in 1853 showing survey of " Harbor of Napha" with water depth readings, reef areas and harbor details showing "Junk Harbor", surrounding terrain and structures. The landing site was on Ryukyu Island nowadays called Okinawa, four ships with modern cannons and weapons, one of the ships a steel-hold using coal power. The technology far surpassed the local japanese government which had to largely acquiesce to his dominion. This be...
Zentner Collection
SOLD An antique Japanese Katana Tansu (sword chest) made entirely of Suginoki (Cryptomeria) wood. All original hand made iron fittings including the Hirute drawer handles. Some loss to the metal commensurate with its age. Large top drawer stored the Katana, medium drawer stored the Wakazashi and the small drawer stored the polishing tools and extra hardware.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: 44 1/4" Wide x 12" High x 12" Deep
Zentner Collection
$7,625.00 An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant store chest) made of Kuwa (old Mulberry) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original hand made iron fittings and finish. Two center hinged doors are removable with the hook and loop style hinge design. Front Warabite handles with two carrying handles on each side for positioning the chest and the additional swivel handles used with a wood pole to carry the chest from place to place. Lower right hinged door hides 3 smaller drawers.
Merchant che...
Zentner Collection
SOLD An antique Japanese Gyosho Bako also known as a merchant peddler's chest with the outer case and hinged door made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and the inner drawers and drawer floor boards made of Hinoki (Cypress) woods. All original Urushi lacquer finish and hand made iron fittings. Side handles swivel up allowing a wood or bamboo pole to slide through so that two attendants can easily transport the chest. Alternatively, the horizontal wooden bar securing a rope in conjunction with the two rope h...
Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #1420190
(stock #7158)
C.P.Sheffield
Sold A Thai Brass Kettle with an Overhead Handle. Well decorated in relief with birds and squirrels among and below a dense floral pattern. Thai L19thC.
Height to top of handle: 9 1/4" (23.5 cm) Condition: very good, traces of polish
C.P.Sheffield
£175.00 A Tibetan Copper Tea Pot of plain form, the spout with a silver and turquoise mount. Tibet 18/19thC. Height: 3 1/4"
Zentner Collection
$2,250.00 An antique Japanese Kasane Tansu (stacked chest on chest) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All original finish and hand made iron fittings. Hinged door hides two small drawers behind. Straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nail construction. Top section has two side carrying handles while bottom section has swivel carrying handles with attached locking pins to secure both sections together.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: 36 1/4 W...
Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1900
item #1420305
(stock #251)
Forestangel Asian Antiques
$1,750.00 This is a very fine, flattened, rounded square form Snuff Bottle with a straight round neck, rounded sloping shoulders, resting on a raised oval footing. Made of Black Jade. The bottle is well hollowed, decorated with slight high relief carving of a Peony flower (a symbol of beauty in China) and branch on each side. It has a very smooth and lustrous surface. It comes with a light brown and black agate stopper with spoon.
The black color in jade is described by most sources as ‘very d...
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Inquire for Price 19th Century Chinese Gilt Bronze Filigree Hunting Knife Horn Handle Gemstone Mounted
It is 12.7 inches (32.5 cm) long by 0.8 inch (2.2 cm) wide. The blade is 6 inches (15.2 cm) long by 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) wide. It is 125 gram. It is tarnished and has cracks at the handle and rust at the blade and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos). Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhapp... |
