The Zentner Collection

The Zentner Collection Gallery is open hosting curated exhibitions year round. Check us out online! The list goes on and on. We can ship to most points in the world.

Our showrooms / warehouse / art department offers the largest selection of Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Southeast Asian art / decor in the US. The Zentner Collection offers the Largest Collection of Japanese Tansu in the World, outside of Japan. As well as the Largest fine Asian art Collection in the country being offered for sale. We have been in business for over forty years and offer a broad

selection of authentic Asian antiques in our 26,000 square foot gallery/warehouse space. All pieces are either directly imported from the country of origin, purchased from estates, or consigned from select collections. Japanese antique include tansu, Imari, netsuke, ikebana baskets, mingei items, Japanese scrolls, screens, prints and framed art. Under Chinese antiques you will find Chinese hardwood furniture, Chinese scrolls, porcelain and pottery pieces dating from Song, Ming and Qing dynasty, coromandel screens, jade, snuff bottles and neolithic period bronzes and pottery pieces. In addition we have a large selection of Korean furniture, Koryo and Silla Dynasty pottery, Korean screens and art along with Southeast Asian and Himalayan religious statues and Middle Eastern rugs. All the pieces shown online are viewable in person in our store. We provide in-house professional packing at a very reasonable cost. California purchases are subject to State Sales Tax.

05/13/2026

How long do you think this monumental Japanese temple bell can ring after a single strike?

Seconds?
One minute?
Longer?

For centuries, Japanese Bonshō temple bells were designed not just to make sound — but to create an experience. Their deep resonant tone was meant to travel across temple grounds, mountainsides, and villages, calling monks to prayer and marking the passage of time.

This extraordinary bronze bell was crafted by one of Japan’s most celebrated bell-making families, masters of an art form that required generations of knowledge in bronze casting, tuning, and proportion. The shape, wall thickness, and alloy all influence how long the sound continues to resonate after impact.

Unlike Western bells that swing, traditional Japanese temple bells are struck from the outside with a suspended wooden beam, producing the powerful low-frequency vibration these bells are famous for.

The result?
A sound you don’t just hear… you feel.

Watch until the end and comment your guess below:
How long do you think the bell rings for after one strike? 🔔

Available through The Zentner Collection

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05/13/2026

What was the original “closet system” of old Japan before modern wardrobes existed?

The answer is the Ishō Tansu — a traditional Japanese clothing chest designed to carefully store kimono, textiles, and seasonal garments while protecting them from humidity and daily wear.

This elegant two-section example is crafted from lightweight yet durable kiri wood (paulownia), prized in Japan for centuries because it naturally resists moisture and insects — making it ideal for storing precious silk kimono and family heirlooms. The simple lines, warm grain, and handcrafted iron hardware reflect the timeless beauty of Japanese design: functional, refined, and built to last generations.

Like modern furniture, these chests were designed around a lifestyle of careful organization, seasonal rotation, and respect for craftsmanship. Every drawer had a purpose. Every piece told a story.

A reminder that even storage furniture in Japan was elevated into an art form.

Available through The Zentner Collection

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Address

5757 Horton Street
Emeryville, CA
94608

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+15106535181

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