Ivory is a hard, white material obtained from the tusks of elephants, walruses, narwhals, and other animals. It has been prized for centuries for its beauty, durability, and rarity, and has been used extensively in decorative arts in Western and Oriental cultures from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

In Western cultures during the 18th to 20th centuries, ivory continued to be a popular material for creating decorative objects. A few examples of ivory objects from Western cultures during this time period include:

•    toiletry necessaire: A set of toiletry items made of ivory, late 19th century.

•    ivory chess set: A set of intricately carved ivory chess pieces, created in the 18th century.

•    ivory cane: A walking cane with an ivory handle, often carved with intricate designs or figurines.

In Oriental cultures, ivory continued to be used for decorative arts during the 18th to 20th more...

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Likely, Chinese carved, ivory Buddha, height 11.5 cm.

Chinese Carved Ivory Buddha Statue, 11.5 cm Tall

Likely, Chinese carved, ivory Buddha, height 11.5 cm.

An ivory figure of Vajradhara on stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th…

Ivory Vajradhara Figure on Stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

An ivory figure of Vajradhara on stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th century finely carved wearing long flowing robes and bodhisattva jewels, seated in vajraparyankasana on a multi-petalled lotus flower within openwork foliate scrolls, pods and blooms above a…

A vintage Chinese turned ivory canister with silver gilt base…

Vintage Chinese Ivory Canister with Enamel and Tiger's Eye Buddha

A vintage Chinese turned ivory canister with silver gilt base and top adorned with enamel and carved tiger's eye seated Buddha finial, 20th century, stamped to the base "Made in China, Silver", 12 cm high

A Japanese carved ivory figure of Jolly Buddha, height 6 cm

Japanese carved ivory Jolly Buddha figure, 6 cm height

A Japanese carved ivory figure of Jolly Buddha, height 6 cm

A Chinese carved ivory panel, seated Buddha statue, and book…

Chinese Ivory Panel, Buddha Statue & Book Ornament on Stands

A Chinese carved ivory panel, seated Buddha statue, and book ornament, all on timber stands, mid 20th century, (3 items), the panel 17.5 cm wide

A pair of vintage ivory elephant figures, in ornate jewelled…

Vintage Ivory Elephant Figures Carrying Buddha on Ornate Jewelled Caparison

A pair of vintage ivory elephant figures, in ornate jewelled full body caparison carrying the Buddha on his back, the Buddha seated on lotus throne in protective pose, each figure a mirror image of the other, attached to a decorated ivory base which sits…

An early 20th century ivory Buddha on stand, height 13 cm

Early 20th Century Ivory Buddha on Stand (13cm)

An early 20th century ivory Buddha on stand, height 13 cm

Carved ivory Chinese deity (Af) depicting a laughing Buddha,…

Laughing Buddha Ivory Carving

Carved ivory Chinese deity (Af) depicting a laughing Buddha, arms akimbo. 17 cm

Two Japanese ivory Okimonos with seal to base, late Meiji…

Japanese Ivory Okimonos of Buddha and Deity

Two Japanese ivory Okimonos with seal to base, late Meiji period, 1868-1912, the carved ivory depicting a standing Buddha and a deity, each with seals to the base. Height 6 cm, and smaller

A rare Sri Lanka ivory standing Buddha, 18th-19th century, 16…

Rare Sri Lankan Ivory Standing Buddha, 18th-19th Century

A rare Sri Lanka ivory standing Buddha, 18th-19th century, 16 cm high. Provenance: A private colleciton, Sydney.

Two carved ivory Buddha statues, 20th century, the larger 5 cm…

Ivory Buddha Statues - 20th Century Pair

Two carved ivory Buddha statues, 20th century, the larger 5 cm high

A Chinese ivory statue of a seated Buddha on a carved timber…

Chinese Ivory Seated Buddha on Carved Timber Stand, Republic Period

A Chinese ivory statue of a seated Buddha on a carved timber stand, Republic period, 10 cm high overall

An ivory carved guanyin statue, with eighteen arms, seated on…

18-Armed Guanyin Statue on Lotus Throne

An ivory carved guanyin statue, with eighteen arms, seated on lotus throne, each arm holding attributes or in mudra, the uppermost supporting a statue of the buddha. Incised signature underneath. On wooden stand, height 24.5 cm

Vintage carved ivory figure of Buddha 4 cm high.

Miniature Carved Ivory Buddha Figurine

Vintage carved ivory figure of Buddha 4 cm high.

Carved ivory Hotei 'Laughing Buddha' figure on wood stand,…

Ivory Laughing Buddha on Wood Stand - 11cm

Carved ivory Hotei 'Laughing Buddha' figure on wood stand, height 11 cm .

Japanese ivory Amida Buddha figure 12 cm height

12cm Japanese Ivory Amida Buddha Figure

Japanese ivory Amida Buddha figure 12 cm height

A fine Burmese openwork ivory Stupa. Myanmar, early 19th…

Openwork Ivory Stupa with Seated Buddha Image

A fine Burmese openwork ivory Stupa. Myanmar, early 19th century, the finial in the form of a bell-shaped stupa, carved from a single piece of ivory except for the parasol finial, enshrining an image of a seated Buddha in the witness position behind a…

Antique carved ivory Buddha on a timber stand

Carved Ivory Buddha on Timber Stand

Antique carved ivory Buddha on a timber stand

Antique carved ivory Buddha on a timber stand

Carved Ivory Buddha on Timber Stand

Antique carved ivory Buddha on a timber stand

Good antique carved ivory laughing Buddha

Carved Ivory Laughing Buddha Antique

Good antique carved ivory laughing Buddha

An antique Japanese carved ivory figure of guanyin, 19th…

19th Century Japanese Ivory Guanyin Figure

An antique Japanese carved ivory figure of guanyin, 19th century, the bodhisattva modelled standing holding up her vase and with a figure of Buddha in her headdress, standing on a lotus head supported by figures of a boy and a demon, incised and part…

Small Chinese carved ivory Buddha 8.5 cm height

Miniature Ivory Buddha Statue

Small Chinese carved ivory Buddha 8.5 cm height

Chinese carved ivory Laughing Buddha figure 'figure of Hotei,…

Carved Ivory Laughing Buddha on Wood Stand

Chinese carved ivory Laughing Buddha figure 'figure of Hotei, 'Laughing Buddha,' on carved wood stand, height 5 cm.

19th century carved ivory figure of a Buddha, finely carved…

Carved Ivory Buddha on Slab Base

19th century carved ivory figure of a Buddha, finely carved Chinese buddha on ivory slab base

Antique Chinese carved ivory Buddha 7.5 cm high approx.

Carved ivory Buddha from ancient China

Antique Chinese carved ivory Buddha 7.5 cm high approx.

A Chinese carved ivory laughing Buddha, holding a staff and…

Carved Ivory Laughing Buddha with Staff and Fruit

A Chinese carved ivory laughing Buddha, holding a staff and fruit, on carved wood base, tip of staff damaged. Height 29 cm.

Antique carved ivory figure of a sleeping Buddha on an ebonised…

Carved Ivory Sleeping Buddha on Ebonised Mount

Antique carved ivory figure of a sleeping Buddha on an ebonised mount, 16.5 cm width

A pair of vintage ivory figures, in the form of an elephant in…

Vintage Ivory Elephant with Buddha Figure

A pair of vintage ivory figures, in the form of an elephant in ornate jewelled full body caparison carrying the Buddha on his back, the Buddha seated on lotus throne in protective pose, each figure a mirror image of the other, attached to a decorated…

Carved ivory Buddha, possibly from Laos, old patina, height 14.…

Laotian Ivory Buddha Sculpture

Carved ivory Buddha, possibly from Laos, old patina, height 14.5 cm, depth 4 cm, width 5.5 cm

An ivory figure of a Buddha, height 6 cm

6cm Ivory Buddha Figure

An ivory figure of a Buddha, height 6 cm

A 19th century Japanese black lacquered and carved ivory pocket…

Japanese Ivory Pocket Shrine with Carved Buddha

A 19th century Japanese black lacquered and carved ivory pocket shrine, the oval section rectangular black lacquered body with gilt and red lacquered highlights, one signed, the two carved ivory doors with water lily decoration, some faults to hinges,…

Ivory Buddha figure, height 7 cm

Small Ivory Buddha Figure (7cm)

Ivory Buddha figure, height 7 cm

A vintage ivory head of Buddha carving and a small comb,…

Ivory Buddha Head Carving and Comb

A vintage ivory head of Buddha carving and a small comb, utilising the natural curvature of the tusk, carved and pierced in low relief with the calm visage of the Buddha, engraved characters underside to cartouche, and; a small comb with a pierced frame,…

A vintage ivory pagoda, mid 20th century, the relief carved…

Vintage Ivory Pagoda with Buddha Inside

A vintage ivory pagoda, mid 20th century, the relief carved pagoda with inked lotus flower, leaf, bird and figural motifs, a pair of doors opening to reveal a Buddha within, height 34 cm

Chinese carved ivory Buddha & stand carved ivory figure of…

Carved Ivory Buddha on Wood Stand

Chinese carved ivory Buddha & stand carved ivory figure of Buddha, on fitted carved wood stand, height 8 cm total.

Good Chinese carved ivory Buddha figure face of Buddha, with…

Carved Ivory Buddha Figure with Pierced Crown and Stand

Good Chinese carved ivory Buddha figure face of Buddha, with pierced and carved crown, fine age cracks to face, signed to base, on fitted wood stand, height 21 cm carved ivory face only.

A Japanese happy Buddha statue, carved ivory, Meiji period,…

Meiji Ivory Happy Buddha Statue (10 words)

A Japanese happy Buddha statue, carved ivory, Meiji period, 19th century, two character mark to base, 14 cm high

Lovely Japanese Meiji period ivory hand of Buddha Citron,…

Meiji Ivory Buddha Hand with Citron and Frog

Lovely Japanese Meiji period ivory hand of Buddha Citron, accented with leaves foliage and a small frog, length 7 cm

Five antique carved bone / ivory figures a/f comprising of a…

Antique Carved Bone/Ivory Figures, Buddha, Elephant, Male, Musician, Swan

Five antique carved bone / ivory figures a/f comprising of a small Buddha 3.8 cm high, an elephant page marker, male figure 11 cm, musician and swan

Three antique small figures of Buddha one silver and one ivory…

Antique Buddha Figures: Silver, Ivory, and More (or simply "Antique Buddha Figures")

Three antique small figures of Buddha one silver and one ivory tallest measures 10 cm including base (3)

Three antique Chinese ivory figures includes standing Buddha…

Antique Chinese Ivory Buddha and Figures (Set of 3)

Three antique Chinese ivory figures includes standing Buddha etc tallest measures 13.8 cm high, including stand (3)

Chinese ivory Buddha, depicted seated with one leg resting on…

Chinese Ivory Buddha Sculpture with Exposed Belly, 10cm Height

Chinese ivory Buddha, depicted seated with one leg resting on knee, the other holding a scroll, with belly exposed, height 10 cm (including wooden stand)

Chinese carved ivory Buddha statue and carved spinach jade…

Carved Chinese Buddha & Jade Bangle, Mid 20th Century

Chinese carved ivory Buddha statue and carved spinach jade bangle, mid 20th century, Buddha 8.5 cm overall

A vintage ivory okimono of a Buddha face, Meiji period,…

Meiji Buddha Face Okimono

A vintage ivory okimono of a Buddha face, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the jovial well detailed face with pendulous lobes, signed to the reverse, length 4.5 cm

Three vintage Oriental ivory figures, mid 20th century, an…

Vintage Oriental Ivory Figures

Three vintage Oriental ivory figures, mid 20th century, an elegant Chinese lady in a serpentine pose, having inked hair and carrying, a fan, a small Japanese lady in kimono carrying a parasol, and a seated, meditative Buddha with tightly coiled hair,…

Antique Chinese carved ivory Buddha head carved ivory head with…

Carved Chinese Ivory Buddha Head with Symbolic Headdress

Antique Chinese carved ivory Buddha head carved ivory head with symbolic headdress, height 7 cm approx). .

Carved ivory stand of five Buddha

Five Buddha Ivory Stand

Carved ivory stand of five Buddha

An extremely fine mammoth ivory carving of a beautiful young…

Cambodian Mammoth Ivory Buddha on Naga Throne

An extremely fine mammoth ivory carving of a beautiful young Buddha seated on a Naga throne, stylistically Cambodian, mid 20th century, wearing a simple off the shoulder robe folded in pleats falling from the left shoulder and a simple cap, sheltered by…

A Chinese carved ivory Buddha on wooden stand, Qing Dynasty,…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Buddha on Stand

A Chinese carved ivory Buddha on wooden stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 16.5 cm overall

Good Indian carved ivory Buddha, depicted seated with legs…

Carved Ivory Buddha on Ornate Lotus Pedestal

Good Indian carved ivory Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, with robes draped over shoulder and hands in mudras, resting on pedestal with figures and ornate lotus backdrop, the whole raised on inlaid wooden stand, height 23.5 cm

Ivory seated Buddha figure. on a turned wooden base. Height 3…

Seated Ivory Buddha on Wooden Base (7 words)

Ivory seated Buddha figure. on a turned wooden base. Height 3 cm (figure only)

A late 19th/ early 20th century Indian ivory carving of goddess…

Indian Ivory Carving Set with Elephant and Buddha

A late 19th/ early 20th century Indian ivory carving of goddess Lakshmi, together with an Indian carved elephant and a Chinese Buddha. Height 4 cm-15.5 cm.

A rare ivory Buddha head, the Gandhara style of a peaceful,…

Gandhara Ivory Buddha Head, 19th Century

A rare ivory Buddha head, the Gandhara style of a peaceful, young face with feminine Countenance, 19th century, with downcast eyes & long slender ears, the hair combed up & ending in a bun on top of the head, on fitted wood base. Condition: very good with…

Oriental carved ivory Buddha figure the Head of Buddha…

Carved Ivory Buddha Figure with Crown and Base

Oriental carved ivory Buddha figure the Head of Buddha surmounted by a carved, pierced crown, on carved wood robe form base, height 46 cm, total. .

An antique signed Japanese ivory figure of a sage, Meiji period,…

Signed Japanese Ivory Sage Figure with Kirin and Dragon

An antique signed Japanese ivory figure of a sage, Meiji period, 1868-1912, Intricately carved depicting the seated figure holding a sceptre and a small, Buddha figure on a lotus throne and encircled by a writhing kirin and dragon, both with mother of…

Oriental carved ivory & bone temple carving to roof and base,…

Carved Ivory Temple Buddha Shrine

Oriental carved ivory & bone temple carving to roof and base, with shrine opening from two doors to seated Buddha within, character mark to base, height 28 cm approx. Small loss to base.

Vintage Oriental ivory Buddha figure on stand seated Buddha on…

Vintage Ivory Buddha Figure on Stand with Fitted Wood Base

Vintage Oriental ivory Buddha figure on stand seated Buddha on fitted wood stand. This item may not be exported. (Height 10 cm approx, total C:1940. Sydney private collection.

A Chinese Dehua figure of Budai, 18th/19th century, the figure…

Dehua Budai Figure with Ivory Tinged Glaze

A Chinese Dehua figure of Budai, 18th/19th century, the figure seated holding rosary beads covered in a ivory tinged glaze, 8 cm high

Early 19th century carved Japanese ivory tusk group figure…

Japanese Ivory Buddha and Musicians Group

Early 19th century carved Japanese ivory tusk group figure modelled with Buddha surrounded by musicians, signed to the base

Carved ivory Buddha with fisherman, two standing immortals and…

Imperial Ivory: Buddha, Fisherman, Immortals, and Junk

Carved ivory Buddha with fisherman, two standing immortals and junk

A ivory carved and pierced head of Guanyin, elongated earlobes…

Ivory Guanyin Head with Crown and Earrings

A ivory carved and pierced head of Guanyin, elongated earlobes framing the face with Downcast eyes, China, mid 20th century wearing an elaborate Crown with a central Buddha and dangling earrings, the reverse carved with folds of cloth, on a pierced…

Small ivory carving of Buddha early to mid 20th century. Pre…

Small Buddha Ivory Carving, 20th Century

Small ivory carving of Buddha early to mid 20th century. Pre CITES. Height 4 cm. Good condition

Ivory model of a Buddha on wooden base

Ivory Buddha on Wooden Base

Ivory model of a Buddha on wooden base

Chinese Republic (1912-1949) carved ivory Buddha, signed to…

Carved Ivory Buddha on Stand, Chinese Republic Era

Chinese Republic (1912-1949) carved ivory Buddha, signed to base, on carved wooden stand, 11 cm high (total.) Ex: Private collection Sydney

Chinese late Qing (1880-1912) carved ivory Buddha, on wooden…

Late Qing Carved Ivory Buddha on Stand

Chinese late Qing (1880-1912) carved ivory Buddha, on wooden stand, 8.5 cm high. Provenance: Sold by Davidson Auctions, Sydney, lot 626

Fine antique or later carved ivory figure of a reclining Buddha,…

Carved Ivory Reclining Buddha on Wooden Base

Fine antique or later carved ivory figure of a reclining Buddha, on wooden base, 14 cm long (ex Falk collection)

Well carved Japanese ivory seated Buddha, depicted seated with…

Japanese Ivory Seated Buddha on Lotus Base

Well carved Japanese ivory seated Buddha, depicted seated with eyes down cast and robes draped from shoulders, hands joined on carved wooden double lotus base, height 8 cm, 13 cm (with stand)

A carved Chinese ivory figurine, a corpulent Buddha sits on a…

Carved Chinese Ivory Buddha Figurine on Wood Base

A carved Chinese ivory figurine, a corpulent Buddha sits on a carved wood base. Height 8 cm

A Japanese ivory shrine in the form of a stepped pagoda, the…

Japanese Ivory Pagoda Shrine with Seated Buddha

A Japanese ivory shrine in the form of a stepped pagoda, the central doors opening to reveal a seated Buddha. Height on separate wooden plinth base 27.5 cm

An ivory Buddha head, the coronet with turquoise and coral…

Turquoise and Coral Buddha Head on Rosewood Stand

An ivory Buddha head, the coronet with turquoise and coral glass beads on a rosewood stand. Height 10 cm

Chinese Craved ivory pendant and necklace, the pendant in the…

Buddha Pendant with Carved Ivory Bead Necklace

Chinese Craved ivory pendant and necklace, the pendant in the form of a Buddha, the necklace in carved ivory beads

Antique Chinese ivory seated Buddha, on wooden stand, 6.5 cm…

Chinese Ivory Buddha Statue on Wooden Stand

Antique Chinese ivory seated Buddha, on wooden stand, 6.5 cm high

Antique Chinese Qing ivory fertility Buddha, (19th century)…

Qing Ivory Fertility Buddha with Five Infants

Antique Chinese Qing ivory fertility Buddha, (19th century) well carved in reclining pose, laughing with 5 infants upon him, 21 cm wide, on carved wooden stand 23.5 cm wide.

Vintage Japanese ivory Buddha figure, Signed to base. On wood…

Signed Vintage Japanese Ivory Buddha Figure on Wood Stand

Vintage Japanese ivory Buddha figure, Signed to base. On wood stand. Height 4 cm (figure only).

Good antique Chinese carved ivory Buddha figure, carved figure…

Antique Carved Ivory Laughing Buddha Figure

Good antique Chinese carved ivory Buddha figure, carved figure of Laughing Buddha. On fitted wooden stand, . Height 9 cm (figure only).

A Chinese ivory Buddha on a hardwood stand, 11 cm high

Chinese Ivory Buddha on Hardwood Stand (11cm)

A Chinese ivory Buddha on a hardwood stand, 11 cm high

Republic ivory carved figure of a seated Buddha modelled with a…

Seated Buddha with Halo and Elegant Robes

Republic ivory carved figure of a seated Buddha modelled with a halo, seated on a double lotus stand in the lotus position. Draped in elegant robes whilst holding a ball & scroll. on a carved timber stand. Height not including stand 15.4 cm, weight 444g

Indonesian ivory figure of Buddha. Depicting 'Calling the earth…

Indonesian Buddha on Coiled Naga

Indonesian ivory figure of Buddha. Depicting 'Calling the earth to witness,' upon a coiled naga. Height 20 cm

Late 19th century carved ivory figure of a Happy Buddha on stand

Carved Ivory Happy Buddha Statue

Late 19th century carved ivory figure of a Happy Buddha on stand

Ivory figure of Buddha on a stand

Buddha Figure on Stand

Ivory figure of Buddha on a stand

An ivory Buddha, 10 cm high, 8.5 cm wide, on a carved stand,…

Ivory Buddha on Carved Stand: 14 cm High

An ivory Buddha, 10 cm high, 8.5 cm wide, on a carved stand, overall 14 cm high.

Vintage Indian ivory Buddha, 8 cm high, 6 cm long including…

Vintage Indian Ivory Buddha Statue

Vintage Indian ivory Buddha, 8 cm high, 6 cm long including stand

Three Chinese ivory figures, 19th-20th century, including an…

Chinese Ivory Figures with Wood Stands and Box

Three Chinese ivory figures, 19th-20th century, including an old fisherman, 19th century, a 'Budai' monk, 20th century, and an old scholar, early 20th century, wood stands (two), a box and a wooden box, 16 cm high (tallest)

Antique Chinese carved ivory reclining Buddha, figure on stand,…

Carved Ivory Reclining Buddha on Stand

Antique Chinese carved ivory reclining Buddha, figure on stand, 8 cm wide approx

Chinese carved ivory Buddha circa 1930s, 7 cm high approx.

1930s Chinese Carved Ivory Buddha, 7cm High

Chinese carved ivory Buddha circa 1930s, 7 cm high approx.

A Chinese ivory carving of a Buddha, raised on wooden stand.…

Chinese Ivory Buddha on Wooden Stand

A Chinese ivory carving of a Buddha, raised on wooden stand. Height 15 cm

A Chenghua Buddha head Ming Dynasty ivory and wood. Height 14…

Chenghua Buddha Head: Ivory and Wood Sculpture

A Chenghua Buddha head Ming Dynasty ivory and wood. Height 14 cm (ivory only)

A Chinese carved ivory seated Buddha, his open robe showing his…

Ivory Seated Buddha: Chinese Carved Corpulence

A Chinese carved ivory seated Buddha, his open robe showing his corpulent belly. Height 7.5 cm

Small vintage carved ivory figure of Buddha, on wooden stand, 7…

Vintage Carved Ivory Buddha on Wooden Stand

Small vintage carved ivory figure of Buddha, on wooden stand, 7 cm high approx (including stand)

A 19th century Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Meiji Ivory Okimono with Daruma Buddha Finial on Stand

A 19th century Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), with the Daruma Buddha finial, on an accompanying wooden stand, 11 cm high including stand

A carved ivory sculpture of a seated Buddha. Height 11 cm

Seated Buddha Ivory Sculpture - 11cm Height

A carved ivory sculpture of a seated Buddha. Height 11 cm

Vintage ivory Buddha on stand 8 cm high approx. including stand

Vintage Ivory Buddha Statue on Stand

Vintage ivory Buddha on stand 8 cm high approx. including stand

Antique small carved ivory figure of Buddha

Carved Ivory Buddha Figurine

Antique small carved ivory figure of Buddha

Vintage Chinese ivory Buddha figure, with mother of pearl…

Antique Ivory Buddha with Mother of Pearl Decoration

Vintage Chinese ivory Buddha figure, with mother of pearl decoration, 3.5 cm high approx

Ivory carved temple of hexagonal form with five Buddha figures,…

Hexagonal Ivory Buddha Temple with Engravings

Ivory carved temple of hexagonal form with five Buddha figures, engraved with leaves & flowers. Provenance: Cammack Collection. Height 28 cm