Japanese ivory figures, groups and other items - price guide and values

Japanese Ivory Kingfisher Bird Sculpture

A Japanese carved and polychrome ivory bird, modelled as a kingfisher. Height 5 cm.

Meiji Ivory Cigarette Holder with Carved Sage by Toshiyasu

A Meiji period Japanese ivory cigarette holder; carved, featuring an old sage and signed Toshiyasu, size 9 x 1.4 cm.

1920 Japanese Geisha Ivory Figure on Stand

Antique Japanese ivory figure of a geisha circa 1920, on a timber stand, height 13.5 cm .

12cm Japanese Ivory Amida Buddha Figure

Japanese ivory Amida Buddha figure 12 cm height

Meiji Ivory Arm Rest with Monkey Carvings

Japanese Meiji period ivory arm rest tapering cylindrical form, carved with monkeys in a tree, 27 cm length

Meiji Ivory Figure Group with Surprised Mice

Japanese Meiji period ivory figure group depicting a man standing in front of a paneled screen holding a bowl surprising a group of industrious mice. Signed to the base. 13 x 10 cm

Meiji Ivory Sennin Battling Three Oni

A Japanese Meiji period ivory figure of a bearded Sennin in Battle with three Oni the standing Sennin figure holding one of the small oni above his head in his outstretched arm, another held in his other hand and the third beneath his raised foot clasping…

Japanese Ivory Sewing Set with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

A Japanese Tusk-Form ivory shibayama sewing NÉCessaire. Meiji period (1868-1912) - the hinged tusk body finely inlaid in mother-of-pearl depicting a bird bathing amidst sprays of blossoming peony branches and butterflies, with silver-plated bun…

Shibayama Inlaid Ivory Page Turner with Insects

A Japanese shibayama inlaid ivory page turner, late Meiji period, circa 1900 the long rectangular and slightly shaped page turner, with two finely inlaid and engraved insects on one side, a butterfly with mother of pearl wings and a coral-bodied ladybird.…

Meiji Ivory Figures: Fisherman and Gourd Carrier

Two Japanese ivory figures Meiji period, comprising one of a fisherman, the other of a man carrying gourds and a container on his back, wood stand, 18.5 cm and 17 cm high

Japanese Ginbari Enamel Koro with Gold Fish and Daruma Finial

Japanese Ginbari enamel tripod Koro & cover, green and peach ground with gold fish, reticulated cover with ivory Daruma finial. Height 19 cm

Meiji ivory kimono with geisha dancing

Two Japanese late Meiji period ivory kimono, depicting a very elegant geisha dancing with two fans, on a wooden stand, height 17 cm (without stand). Provenance: Deceased Estate, Sydney.

Japanese Ivory Figure Holding Fan on Rocky Outcrop

Japanese carved ivory figure, depicted standing on a rocky outcrop, holding a fan in one hand, a/f, height 17 cm

Japanese Ivory Rooster and Chicken Figure Group

Japanese ivory and wood figure group, in the form of a rooster perched in a tree with a chicken below, a/f, height 38 cm

Meiji Period Ivory Figure Group: Two Men Playing Go

Japanese Meiji period ivory figure group, depicting two men seated playing game on a go board, the men shown in robes, signed to base, height 9 cm, a/f

Meiji Japanese Ebonized Panel with Ivory Carvings & Peonies

Rare antique Meiji period Japanese ebonized panel with carved ivory in high relief of peonies, butterflies, birds & signed seal, framed, 104 cm x 55 cm

Carved Ivory Geisha Figure from Japan

Antique Japanese carved ivory figure of a geisha

Japanese Ivory Inlaid Ornament with Decorative Detailing

Japanese decorated inlaid ivory ornament

Ivory Lion and Tiger Attacking Elephant Figure Group

Japanese ivory figure group, depicting a lion and tiger attacking a elephants, on wooden stand, length 16 cm

Pair of Japanese Ivory Figures, Signed, Holding Fan and Sitting

Two Japanese ivory figures, on depicted sitting on a rock, the other holding a fan, one signed, height 10 cm, 7 cm (2)

Ivory Geisha with Flowers on Stand

Japanese carved ivory figure of a geisha holding flowers, on a timber stand, height 23 cm restored to flowers.

Japanese Carved Ivory Farmer Figure, Signed, 15cm

Good Japanese carved ivory standing farmer figure signed to base, height 15 cm.

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…

Japanese Ivory Lady Statue, 20th Century

A Japanese carved ivory statue of a lady, early to mid 20th century, 15.5 cm high overall

Japanese Ivory Statue: Man and Monkey (Meiji Period)

A Japanese carved ivory statue man with monkey, Meiji period, 19th century, 21.5 cm high

Meiji Ivory Statue of Lady and Child with Grapes

A Japanese carved ivory statue of a lady and child with grapes, Meiji period, 19th century, with two character seal mark to base, 17 cm high

Meiji ivory figures of man and woman on journey

A pair of probably Meiji well carved ivory figure of travelling man and lady, height 8 cm and 10 cm

Antique Japanese Ivory Temple Lions (6cm)

A pair of antique Japanese ivory carved temple lions, length 6 cm

Antique Japanese Ivory-handled Parasol with Stains

Antique parasol with signed Japanese carved ivory handle circa 1900, the later replaced fabric lining with some Stains

Japanese Ivory Lady with Flowers

Small Japanese carved ivory figure lady with flowers on wooden base, 16 cm height

Japanese Carved Ivory Father and Son Sculpture

Late 19th century Japanese carved ivory of a father & Son on rectangular base, signed to base, 15.5 cm length

Meiji Ivory Immortal Drummer Statue

Finely carved Meiji period Japanese ivory figure of an immortal with goatee and long cap, drumstick in his left hand and right foot on his drum, 10.5 cm height

Japanese Ivory Page Turner with Flower and Butterfly Decoration

Ivory page turner, Japanese carved ivory with gild and mother of pearl flower and butterfly decoration, (one butterfly missing)

Japanese Ivory Pagoda Figurine, 1930

Japanese carved ivory Pagoda figurine C1930, 30 cm high NB These may not be exported without CITES documentation.

Japanese Ivory and Mother of Pearl Panels

Pair of Japanese ivory, bone and mother of pearl panels, of rectangular form, decorated with images of ducks, foliage and butterflies, set within black and deep red lacquer frames, accented with flower heads and gilt, 55 x 42 cm (2)

Intricate Ivory Geisha Figure with Lotus Flower

19th century ivory figure of a geisha, Japanese, intricately carved tall slender figure of a geisha holding a lotus flower, height 30 cm

Floral Boy Netsuki with Peaches

Japanese carved ivory Netsuki, floral decorated boy holding peaches

Japanese Ivory Seated Figure on Lotus Base

19th century Japanese ivory figure, in a traditional seated pose above a lotus carved base of fine quality, height 22 cm

Japanese Ivory Page Turner with Monkey Carvings

Japanese carved ivory page turner, the handle carved with two monkeys, length 38 cm

Japanese Ivory Monkey Box and Cover

Japanese ivory box and cover, of rectangular form, the cover incised with Macaque monkey, 2.5 cm x 6 cm x 4 cm

Ivory Woman with Child and Fan

Japanese carved ivory figure group, in the form of a woman holding a fan, with a small child sitting on her shoulders, accented with incised geometric details, a/f, height 22 cm

Japanese Meiji Period Ivory Figural Group, 26cm High

A Japanese carved marine ivory figural group, Meiji period, 26 cm high

Japanese Carved Bone and Ivory Ornaments

Three Japanese carved bone and marine ivory ornaments, 19th and 20th century, one mounted on later wooden base 12 cm high overall

Japanese Ivory Pheasant Figures (Pair)

Two Japanese painted carved ivory pheasants each of a painted carved ivory pheasant figure, height 4 cm each.

Japanese Ivory Fisherman with Net on Stand

A Japanese carved ivory fisherman holding a net on fitted wooden stand height 16.5 cm (without stand)

Japanese Ivory Basket Maker Carving

A Japanese ivory carving of a basket maker, seated, working on a basket held between his feet and legs, stained coloured highlights. Signed. Height 7.5 cm.

Japanese Ivory Peddler Figure Group with Cart

Fine and large Japanese carved ivory figure group, depicting a fruit and vegetable peddler and cart, the figure depicted seated with smoking pipe and basket slung over shoulders, with two character mark to base of figure, the whole raised on a black…

Japanese Ivory Fisherman Figure

Japanese carved ivory figure, depicting a fisherman clutching a casting net, signature to base, height 17.5 cm

Japanese Ivory Warrior Group Sculpture

Japanese carved ivory figure group, depicting two warriors, one kneeling with sword on back and the other with sword in hand, signed verso, height 10 cm

Japanese Ivory Lotus Tea Caddy with Butterfly Finial

Unusual Japanese ivory tea caddy, in the form of a lotus, with butterfly finial, height 8 cm and diameter 9 cm

Seated Craftsman with Smoking Pipe and Tools

Japanese carved ivory figure, depicting a seated craftsman lighting a smoking pipe surrounded by tools and possessions, signature to base, height 8 cm and width 8.5 cm

Japanese Ivory Brush Pots with Carved Stands

A pair of Japanese pierced ivory brush pots, with carved wooden stands, 10 cm high

Japanese Ivory Spill Vase with Garden Scene Carving

Small Japanese carved ivory spill vase, carved with a continuous scene of figures in a garden, 10.5 cm high

Father and Son Fruit Cutters

Japanese carved ivory & wood figure group, depicting a father and Son cutting fruit, 13 m wide 15 cm high

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,…

Japanese Ivory Bamboo Paperweight with Animals

A Japanese carved ivory paperweight, as a half-length of bamboo, carved in relief with branch, frog, fly, spiders and mouse. Signed, length 12 cm.

Meiji Ivory Tiger Trinket Box

A Japanese ivory Meiji oval lidded trinket box, all-over carved and stained with tiger heads, flat lid with full relief carved tiger head handle, height 6.8 cm.

Meiji Ivory Tiger Trinket Box

A Japanese Meiji carved ivory circular lidded trinket box, engraved and stained, a tiger to the lid, minor loss to lid edge, signed, diameter 6.5 cm.

Japanese Ivory Carving, Meiji Period, 19th Century

A Japanese carved ivory figure, Meiji period, 19th century, 5 cm high

Japanese Ivory Statue: Man and Snake, Meiji Period

A Japanese carved ivory statue of a man and a snake, Meiji period, early 20th century, 10.5 cm high

Japanese Ivory Peasant Statues, Meiji Period

Nine Japanese carved ivory peasant statues, late Meiji period, the tallest 6.5 cm high

Meiji Era Carved Ivory Peasant Figures Set

Five Japanese carved ivory peasant figures, Meiji period, the largest 14 cm high

Meiji Ivory Parasol Handle with Howling Monkeys

An antique Japanese ivory parasol handle, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a faceted tapering handle decorated with engraved and inked howling monkeys and a scattering of insects, length 24.5 cm.

Japanese Ivory Hatching Chicken Egg Carving

Oriental carved ivory hatching chicken, possibly of Japanese origin, depicting an egg with hatching chicken, length 3 cm.

Japanese Ivory Figural Group on Carved Stand

Antique Japanese carved ivory figural group signed to base, on a carved timber stand, losses to feet, height 10.5 cm approx.

Japanese Ivory Floral Arrangement on Timber Stand

Vintage Japanese carved Ivory floral arrangement on a timber stand, height 18.5 cm

Japanese Ivory Bird with Missing Claw

1920's Japanese carved ivory bird one claw missing, height 4.5 cm approx.

Japanese Ivory Fisherman with Children on Rosewood Base

Japanese carved ivory figurine of a fisherman with children carved rosewood base

Japanese Ivory Box with Bird and Blossom Decoration

Good Japanese decorated ivory lidded box hand painted bird and blossom decoration to lid and base of circular box, diameter 10 cm; height 6 cm approx.

Japanese Ivory Carving, Meiji Period

A Japanese carved ivory plaque, Meiji period, 19th century, later mount and framing, the carving 18 cm high, frame 36 x 25 cm overall

Meiji Ivory Fisherman Statue

A Japanese statue of a fisherman, carved ivory, Meiji period, 19th century, red seal mark to base, 12.5 cm high, '

Ivory Basket Seller Statue from Meiji Period Japan

A Japanese statue of the basket seller, carved ivory, Meiji period, 19th century, two character mark to base, 20 cm high, '

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

Japanese Ivory Animal Head Belt Set

A Japanese belt set with fifteen carved ivory animal head roundels, Meiji period, late 19th century, 80 cm long

Meiji Ivory Statue of Peasant Collecting Shellfish

A Japanese carved ivory statue of a peasant collecting shellfish, Meiji period, 19th century, seal mark to base, 20.5 cm high

Meiji Ivory Musician with Frogs

Japanese carved ivory figure of a musician and frogs, Meiji period, early 20th century, two character mark to base, 19.5 cm high

Meiji Ivory Figure with Hand-Painted Finish

Japanese Tokyo school carved ivory figure with hand-painted finish, Meiji period, circa 1900, red seal mark to base, 23 cm high

Meiji Ivory Vase with Tigers

An antique Japanese ivory vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, utilising the natural curvature of the tusk and finely carved in relief, engraved and inked with three animated naturalistic tigers, height 27.5 cm

Carved Ivory Figural Group of Three Cranes and Pine Tree

Japanese carved ivory figural group, depicting three cranes below a pine tree, signature to base, height 13 cm (with stand)

Meiji Ivory Shibayama Vases with Butterfly Inlay

Lovely pair of Japanese Meiji period ivory shibayama vases, of slightly tapering cylindrical form, inlaid with scenes of flowering branches and butterflies, on wooden stands, height 8 cm (not including stand) (2). Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection

Ivory Shamisen Player Figurine, Late Meiji Period

A Japanese sectional ivory figure of a strolling shamisen player, late Meiji period. Plectrum absent, height 21.5 cm.

Japanese Ivory Okimonos Set on Stand

Japanese set of seven small ivory Okimonos on stand width of stand 48 cm, Average height of immortal 8 cm

Japanese Ivory Container with Tiger Motif and Timber Base

Japanese elephant ivory lidded container featuring tigers, with timber base, height 8.5 cm, width 10 cm

Japanese Ivory Monkey Dagger, 43cm

Antique Japanese carved ivory dagger with ornate monkey decoration, length 43 cm, as inspected.

Japanese Carved Ivory Hotai Figure - Signed (6cm)

Japanese carved ivory Hotai figure signed to base, height 6 cm.

Signed Ivory Sage Figure from Japan

Japanese carved ivory sage figure signed to base, height 5 cm. ,

Intricately Carved Japanese Ivory Basket with Figure and Floral Decoration

Good antique Japanese carved ivory basket intricately carved fine ivory to basket and handle, figure and floral decoration, height 14 cm.

Japanese Ivory Acrobat Figure Group with Lion Mask

A Japanese carved ivory figure group, an acrobat father and son, with the son perched on the father's mallet holding a lion mask, seal mark to base, repair, height 21 cm.

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

Japanese Ivory Apple with Fishing Scene Carving

Japanese stained ivory apple, the interior carved with central scene of men with fishing net seated under a tree, height 7.2 cm. Provenance: Zonnevijlle collection, Aalders Auctions 2010, then private collection, Sydney

Meiji Ivory Box with Falcon and Crane Scene

Stunning Japanese Meiji period ivory box and cover of cylindrical form, the cover set with a small figure holding a falcon, above a wonderful continuous scene depicting figures capturing cranes in a landscape, signed Shin-Gyokuto side, height 17.5 cm.…