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Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Kyoto Ceramics and Fine Art
$2,025.00 Seated in meditation with open and compassionate heart, this bodhisattva is on a spiritual journey, postponing his own salvation in order to remain on earth to help others achieve enlightenment. In contrast to some images of the Japanese Bodhisattva (Bosatsu), often depicted as austere and inward looking, here, Kimura depicts the Bodhisattva as playful, carefree, and decidedly ornate. The inverted image of white contrast dye on black silk also makes for a striking composition.
A mas...
Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920
item #1426197
(stock #TRC20625)
Kyoto Ceramics and Fine Art
Sold, Thank You! This extraordinary vase is a truly Japanese expression of a classical Chinese form. Fashioned after cylindrical Song Dynasty pieces that are thought to have been introduced in the 9th century from Syria, the handles are of Chinese origin and represent the mythical "Chiwen" (Shichihoko in Japanese). This deity, typically depicted with the body of a carp, the head of a tiger, and the scales of a dragon, is believed to be a bringer of rain and a protector against fire. The outer ring of the foot is...
Zentner Collection
SOLD This is an antique Japanese 3 section Isho Biraki Tansu (kimono storage chest with hinged doors) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Top section has a split level shelf behind the sliding doors with three small side by side drawers below the doors. Three removable kimono storage shelves hide behind the hinged doors on the center section while the bottom section has large spacious drawers.
There are inset exposed side handles on the bottom and center sections that se...
Spoils of Time
$4,400 A finely carved Suzhou school agate snuff bottle. Decoration of figures, picked out from natural colors of the stone, in landscape of hilly bluffs with overhanging pine and whispy cloud. Based on the gourd in the sash of the larger figure - possibly depicting the immortal, Le Tieguai. Nicely defined foot rim. The top rim with broad, just slightly concave surface. Very well hollowed. Height of bottle without cap, 2 5/8 inches. Height with cap, 3 1/8 inches. Excellent condition of the bottle.
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Zentner Collection
SOLD Low rectangular Korean Inlaid table depicting a swirling 4-toed dragon with gold swirling inlaid whimsical clouds. Overall very good condition consistent with age. Brown lacquer over card wood body.
It was said that whoever could wield the yeouiju was blessed with the abilities of omnipotence and creation at will, and that only four-toed dragons (who had thumbs with which to hold the orbs) were both wise and powerful enough to wield these orbs, as opposed to the lesser, three-toed d...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese screen painting in 6 panels. Painted to resemble a samurai encampment space divider. The simple graphics of the curtain-like camp divider are painted in black and white and displays the kamon (crest) of the Takiyama Family. Narrow slits between the white and black sections of cloth were for the wind to pass through, preventing the curtain from becoming a sail. Thick striped rope securely ties the curtain to tall stakes in the ground. This screen was intended to be used ...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese bronze vase molded with a pair of phoenixes in flight. Signed on the bottom. Also called hou-ou, the pair of mythical birds together are often symbols of fidelity but also represent fire, sun and justice. When used in reference to the imperial household, the phoenix represents the empress.
Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926) Dimensions: 13" high x 8 1/2" wide
Zentner Collection
$6,000.00 Charming antique Chinese Turquoise Study with Crabs on basket with floral bouquet. Good condition.
Age: Republic Period Size: 5 1/2H 3 1/2W 3 1/2D
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$1,200.00 A pair of Japanese serving lacquered trays.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Oldbailey Antiques
$595.00 A well painted black ground thanka dating to the early part of the 20th century (1900-1920) depicting scenes from the life of the Buddha. No repainting or restoration. The painting measures 10"x13" and is unframed/unmounted. Glue residue on the back, as can be seen in the photos, along with some minor rubbing.
Japanese silver teapot with bell shaped.
Description & size: 7 cm height x 10 cm wide (2.75 in x 4 in)
Weight: 146 grams
Circa: Meiji Period, early 20th Century
Production: Handcrafted & forged in a persoanl silver teapot in a bell shaped teapot with hard wood handle & lid's finial. Unsigned
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Korean single section bedside chest, with book matched front panels of hardwood burl. Stylized Mandarin duck decorative bronze medallions with hinged side by side doors open to an expansive storage area. On original wooden stand.
Dimensions: 31.5" Wide x 27" High x 14" Deep.
Zentner Collection
SOLD An antique Japanese Ranma (transom) that was highly detailed and hand carved out of Akita Suginoki (Cryptomeria from the Akita region) with a Hinoki (Cypress) frame. It features a landscaped Shinto shrine grounds complete with the shrine complex, pine trees, clouds, a Torii gate, a Pagoda, and a beautiful footbridge. The image is carved on both sides to show the front and back of the complex.
The Ranma was used in Japan typically above the Fusuma sliding doors between rooms to provide...
Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1920
item #1426698
(stock #gy6079)
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Inquire for Price 1920's YoshijirÅ (Mokuchu) Urushibara Woodblock Print "Messina Life Amongst the Ruins" design by Frank Brangwyn, Pencil Signed
It is 15 inches (38.1 cm) in length by 11.4 inches (29 cm) wide. It has browning, creases, a tear at a corner's edge, fading, wear, and discoloration (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 reason, return it fo...
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Inquire for Price 1920's Chinese Silver White Jade Carved Goldfish, Shrimp & Crab Necklace
It is 20.27 inches (51.5 cm) in length. The inner circumference is 17.7 inches (45 cm). The jade carved goldfish range from 20.88 mm to 21.80 mm in length. It weighs 40.4 gram. The silver is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches. Two of the jade goldfish have flea bite chips. Some of the jade carved gold fish have inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos). O...
Zentner Collection
$7,500.00 Antique Chinese large 12-panel Coromandel screen. Decorated with dramatic scene of men on horseback. Bordered by red dragons. The reverse is a quiet scene of trees and flowers. Made of kuan cai (incised colors) lacquer on wood.
Age: Republic Period Dimensions: 96" high x 222" long x 3/4" deep
Zentner Collection
SOLD A two section antique Japanese Isho Biraki Tansu (stacked clothes chest with hinged doors) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Original bronze hardware and a center Kuwanoki (Mulberry) wood door decorative overlap. Very well constructed with thick wood, straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails. The doors open to four removable kimono trays.
Originally used for kimono and clothes storage, the classic design works well in any home decor. It functions as a clothes dres... |