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Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese small bronze door latch in the form of a rabbit. The rabbit sits on a section of hollowed out log. The log is patinated green and the rabbit, a deep orange. With signed tomobako.
Age: Taisho/Showa Period (circa early 1900's) Dimensions: 1 1/4" high x 2 1/8" long x 1 1/4" wide
Welcome To Another Century
$800.00 Set of two bronze ewers for pouring sake at a banquet or wedding ceremony. One sake ewer with a long handle and two spouts (called naga-e choshi), used to serve sake to guest. At smaller gatherings, only one spout is used; when larger numbers of people need to be served, both spouts may be used...
Zentner Collection
$2,500.00 Pair of Japanese bronze hanging temple lanterns. High level of detail of each section of the lantern form the base to the lotus peddles around the roof edge. Floral designer intertwine creating interesting detail. Complete with original hardware . Pair of hinged doors unlock an open to give access into each lantern.
Original patina consistent with age.
Late Edo - Early Meiji Period C. 19th Century 16" wide X 18" high
Zentner Collection
$5,500.00 Highly detailed unusual Japanese bronze censor of depicting Gama Sennin (toad immortal) sitting atop the censors lid. Three dragons form to make the base. Three protective dragons form the sturdy base. Prominent phoenix is seen just below Gama below the lip of the opening to the censor...
Zentner Collection
$3,500.00 Pair of Japanese bronze Sheep, one male (ram) an one Female (ewe). Well model with realistic details. Both are solid bronze and have their original natural aged patina.
Both signed: Bikai, comes with original kiri wood tomobako signed Bikai: Reading pair of bronze sheep. Meiji period (1868 - 1912) Dimension Box: 9" wide X 7 3/4" deep X 7" high Dimensions Ram: 6 1/2" long X 2 1/2" wide X 5 1/2" high
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Edo Period Japanese bronze standing red crown crane incensor with swirling dragon and tengu (mythical animal that lives in lakes) at its base. Original hand worn bronze patina consistent with age. The incense smoke would rise up an out from the openings in within the feathers of the crane on its back.
The red-crowned crane is a large East Asian crane among the rarest cranes in the world...
Zentner Collection
SOLD A rare antique Japanese very large size bronze Giboshi (bridge post finial). The upper section represents the sacred Hoju, a jewel that brings dreams into fruition. Also, its form symbolizes an onion which is thought to ward off evil spirits. It is of unknown Japanese origin but by its shear size, it would have been used in a Shinto Shrine building or a large footbridge.
Age: Edo Period (1603-1868) Dimensions: 21" High x 12 1/2" Diameter
Zentner Collection
$1,450.00 Unique Japanese Bronze Usubata (used for Ikebana flower display). Gently sloped open bowl of the large water drop ready to receive a flower arrangement. droplet drops down and bursts out in a well modeled droplet base. Sturdy with original patina consistent with age.
Aft Deco Circa 1930's Dimensions 12" Wide x 12" High
Zentner Collection
SOLD Japanese Bronze vase with round base flowing naturally in then up opening ever so gently to the rim. Two small matching rings attached as handles. May be used for a beautiful small flower display. Holds water with no leaking. Comes with original tomobako (box) made of 100% kiri wood and cotton ties...
Zentner Collection
SOLD An antique pair of Japanese bronze garden temple lanterns with reticulated sides. Hinged door on each lantern allows access to the interior. Four feet allows placement on a stand or pedestal while a top loop allows each lantern to be hung.
Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions of each: 16" High by 14 1/2" Square
AntiqueTica.com
$2,670.00 Japanese bronze flying bird with stand.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
AntiqueTica.com
$2,670.00 Japanese iron teapot.
Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Oldbailey Antiques
SOLD A well-cast bronze figure of a squatting horned demon (oni), dating to the late Edo period. Arms outstretched, as if to grab something (or someone?). Strong, expressive facial features. Measures 4-1/2" in height. Affixed to a custom base, which adds another inch or so, for a total height of just under 6". Traces of pigment.
Japanese Edo to Meiji period bronze mirror (kagami) with handle, decorated in relief with palm leaves and flowers. Inscribed with the Fujiwara Shigeyoshi maker’s mark. Measures 8 1/8” long x 5 3/4" diameter. 19th century. Very good overall condition. There is a tiny nick at the bottom of the handle. From the Sahuarita, Arizona collection of former expatriates to Okinawa in the 1970s. Stand not included.
Helen M Edwards
$1,850.00 Height: 38.5 cm (15.5 in)
Width: 12 cm (4.8 in) Depth: 15 cm (6 in) Weight: 4.2 kg Fine Japanese bronze figure of a Bijin carrying a basket; very well-modelled features and clothing; signed to the lower reverse; good condition
Zentner Collection
SOLD Pair of antique Japanese bronze candlesticks modeled as guardians with cartouche on bottom. Dates from Meiji period.
Provanence East Coast Estate Meiji Age (1868-1912) Size H 10 3/4" x W 3 1/2" x D 2 3/4"
Kodo Arts
$475.00 Very rare and unusual bronze buddhist temple hanging lantern from the Taisho Period or late Meiji. The latice work on all the panels is exceptional. One panel is hinged at the top to open. (can be papered and lighting source added upon request) 12" tall by 7" in diameter. Ask for shipping quote.
Zentner Collection
SOLD An antique Japanese bronze okimono statue of a Japanese Ama or pearl diver walking to her boat in the wind. The artist conveyed the wind intensity by the way that her headscarf has unraveled as she keeps it atop her head. Her feet nearly reach the water embankment as she readies herself for the work ahead. The artist, Kyoi Masatsune - 京井政常,signed his name with a hallmark near her feet.
Age: Meiji period (1868-1912). Dimensions: 25" High x 10" Wide x 12" Deep |