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

Japanese Ivory Bear Carving on Log

19th century Japanese ivory carving of a 'Bear on a Log'

19th Century Japanese Ivory Bijin Figure

Japanese carved ivory Bijin early 19th century, and well carved figure of a Japanese lady holding skirt, her dress and hair/face highlited with colours. Signed to base, provenace ex Woollahra antique Galleries, height 20 cm

Carved Ivory Hotei Figure by Shodo

Antique Japanese carved ivory Hotei figure depicting Hotei (Chinese Putai), one of the seven Gods. Figure is leaning against his bag of precious treasures. Carved and signed by Shodo. On carved wood stand. Provenance: acquired by vendor's family from Haw

Japanese Ivory Carving: Boy on Ox with Flute

Antique Japanese carved ivory boy on ox figure depicting a boy with wood basket on his shoulders, playing a flute, and riding on an ox. Carved and signed by Kediseki. Provenance: acquired by the vendor's family in Hawaii during the 1960s. A letter of de

Samurai with Yari and Sake Bowl, Ivory Carving

Antique carved Japanese ivory Samurai figure depicting a Samurai with a yari (spear), holding a large sake bowl in his arm. On the back and front of his kimono are the five crests of Sasaki-clan (hebi-me). His hair style and kimono are in the traditional

Carved Ivory Hotei Figure by Keiseki

Antique Japanese carved ivory Hotei figure depicting Hotei (Chinese Putai), one of the seven gods. Figure standing with his sack of treasures over his shoulder and carrying the staff of a travelling monk. Signed by Keiseki. On carved wood stand. Provenan

Vintage Oriental Carved Ivory Japanese Occupation Figures

Seven vintage Oriental carved ivory figures C:1920, each representing a Japanese occupation, signed to bases, on fitted and stepped wood stand. Height 5 cm, each figure.

Japanese Ivory Hotei Figure with Treasure Sack

A Japanese ivory figure of Hotei, modelled standing with a treasure sack slung over his shoulder, the sack and his robes decoratively engraved. Signed. Height 10 cm

Japanese Geisha Ivory Figure with Lantern

Geisha Caved ivory figure well carved ivory figure of a Japanese geisha wearing a kimono etched with flowers and carrying a lantern, signed to base, height 15 cm

Japanese Ivory & Bronze Musician Figure

Antique Japanese ivory & bronze musician figure standing woman musician, playing a shamisen, ivory head and limbs, with bronzed draped traditional kimono, on carved wood stand, height 21 cm approx

Bronze and Ivory Japanese Smoking Man Figure

Antique Japanese ivory & bronze seated figure seated man smoking a pipe, ivory head and limbs with bronzed draped traditional clothing, signed to base, on carved and fitted wooden stand, height 17c

Japanese Ivory Performer with Monkey Sculpture

A Japanese carved ivory figure of a performer and tame monkey, the man stands holding a hoop in one hand, fruit in the other, the monkey climbs on a sack over his back. Incised two character signature to base. 5 cm x 14 cm.

Japanese Ivory Bird Carvings with Inlaid Eyes

Two Japanese carved ivory studies of birds, a pigeon and a hawk, with shell inlaid eyes, both with losses to their feet. Length 11 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

Japanese Ivory Bird Figure, 19th Century

A fine 19th century Japanese ivory figure of a bird, 9 cm high (excluding base), 25.5 cm long.

Meiji Ivory Figure of Elderly Man with Fruit Basket

Japanese Meiji period ivory figure group, carved in the form of an elderly man carrying basket of fruit with bird on shoulder, height 18 cm, a/f with Wildlife statuary declaration from owner.

Meiji Ivory Female Figure on Wooden Stand

Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) ivory female figure, on wooden stand, 32 cm high (with stand), 28 cm high (without). Provenance: Acquired by the vendor's parents (who were a traders) in India between 1920 and 1960 when they emigrated to Australia

Meiji Ivory Pheasant Carving

Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) carved ivory pheasant, 17.5 cm wide. Ex: Private collection Sydney

Meiji Ivory Lid with Elephant and Tigers

Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) period ivory lid, with carved figures to top depicting an elephant being attacked by 2 tigers, 15 cm x 9.3 cm, losses to one corner. Ex: Sydney private collection

Meiji Ivory Bento Box with Traditional Figures Decoration

Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) ivory ornamental bento, box, with 3 tiers and decoration depicting traditional figures, 11 cm wide, 11 cm high. Ex: Private collection Sydney

1920 Japanese Ivory Lotus Flower Heirloom

Vintage Japanese ivory lotus flower, C: 1920, family heirloom, height 6 cm

Japanese Ivory Whist Counter with Monkey Design

An old Japanese carved ivory whist counter, decorated with monkeys playing with a top, the counters also decorated with monkeys, fruit and insects. 9 cm x 5.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

Japanese Ivory Dream Shell with Fishing Scene

An impressive Japanese carved ivory dream shell, in the form of a sack, the interior finely carved with a family fishing on the river bank, on a turned ivory stand. 9 cm x 10 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

Meiji Ivory Kodansu with Intaglio Carvings

A Japanese late Meiji period ivory kodansu (miniature cabinet), with two panelled doors opening to reveal four drawers, the top, sides and doors decorated with fine intaglio carvings depicting acrobats and a musician, geisha and samurai, children and…

Japanese Ivory Letter Opener with Monkey and Oni Mask

An antique Japanese ivory letter opener, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the opener with a well carved handle depicting a monkey holding aloft an oni mask, with a steel blade, length 25.5 cm

Meiji Ivory Monkey Container with Finial

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory lidded container, the oval tusk section finely carved with monkeys, stained detail, the lid with applied finial as a seated monkey eating a fruit. Height 11 cm

Japanese Ivory Figure Group of Seven Lucky Gods

An early 20th century Japanese carved ivory figure group of the seven lucky gods aboard their takarabume, the gods in various poses, the boat with phoenix bird head prow. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Length 14 cm, Raised on carved hardwood…

Meiji Ivory Carving: Tiger and Cubs

A Japanese Meiji period marine ivory carving of a tiger with her two cubs, finely engraved and stained detail. Length 15.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

Meiji Ivory Figure Group with Japanese Woman and Child

A fine quality Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure group, the Japanese woman in traditional dress with a child to her back, a removable fan to her right hand. Inset red table to the base signed with three characters. Provenance: The Flower Family…

Meiji Shibiyama Tusk Vase with Intricate Inlay Design

A Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Shibiyama tusk vase, signed Masahisa on an inlaid mother-of-pearl tablet, decorated in aogai, tortoiseshell, stained ivory, coral, horn and wood, one side with a pigeon beside a display table and vase with a profusion…

19th Century Japanese Ivory Carved Panels

Three 19th century Japanese finely carved ivory panels, the pair with women involved with the production of silk, including the harvesting of mulberry leaves and one figure at a loom, the other single panel incorporating 10 figures upon a vessel and pier.…

19th Century Japanese Carved Ivory Door Panels

A pair of 19th century Japanese carved ivory door panels, both sides detailed in relief with processional (and other) figures, fittings absent. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Each panel 9.5 cm x 8.3 cm

Meiji Ivory Carving of Woman with Flute

A Meiji period Japanese ivory carving of a woman, wearing a kimono that has the obi knotted nij?daiko musubi, standing holding a flute. Signed on inlaid red lacquer tablet. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 19 cm

Meiji Ivory Carving of Woman with Shellfish and Hermit Crab

A Meiji period Japanese ivory carving of a woman, wearing a kimono that has the obi knotted taiko musubi, and holding a basket of shellfish in her left hand and a hermit crab in her right. Lightly stained. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height…

Meiji Shibiyama Ivory Frame with European Ivorine Plaque

A Japanese Meiji period shibiyama ivory miniature oval frame, minutely inlaid with birds, butterfly and ladybird amongst gold lacquered bamboo, framing a European ivorine relief plaque. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 9.2 cm x 7.3 cm

Japanese Ivory Bird Figurines, c1920, Signed

Two antique Japanese ivory bird figurines one with yellow tinges the other with orange tinges, c1920, signed to base, 8.5 cm widest

Japanese Ivory Bird Figurine, Signed, c.1920

Antique Japanese ivory red tinge bird figurine c1920, signed to base,6 cm high

Japanese Ivory Flag Bearer Figurine

Antique Japanese ivory figure of a man standing figure holding a flag. Signed to base. Height 17 cm

Meiji Ivory Wall Plaque with Standing Figure

Antique Japanese Meiji period carved ivory plaque standing figure, applied to fabric plaque for wall hanging. Height 11 cm (figure)

Antique Japanese Ivory Carved Standing Man Figure

Good antique Japanese ivory standing man figure hand carved, signed to base. Height 19 cm

Japanese Ivory Woman Musician with Shamisen

Good Japanese ivory woman musician figure hand carved figure of a standing woman holding a shamisen. Signed to base. Height 18 cm

Japanese Ivory Geisha Figurine, c1920

Antique Japanese ivory geisha figurine c1920, height 10 cm approx

Japanese Ivory Bird on Carved Stand

Antique Japanese carved ivory figure of a bird on a carved wooden stand, c1920, signed to base, 15 cm high

Meiji Ivory Figure Group with Elderly Man and Bird

Japanese Meiji period ivory figure group, carved in the form of elderly man carrying basket of fruit with bird on shoulder, height 18 cm note; with statuary Declaration

Japanese Ivory Ebisu Figure with Raised Foot and Fan

A Japanese carved ivory figure of Ebisu, the god of fishermen and luck, one foot raised on his sack while fanning himself. Two character signature on red lacquer tablet inset to base. Damage to fan. 5.5 cm x 10 cm

Japanese Ivory Figure with Monkey

A large and impressive Japanese carved solid ivory figure, of a standing man feeding a monkey perched on his shoulder, his robe patterned with rondels, his yakata with rayskin pattern and bearing futatsu-domoe seals, his hair gathered in chonmage style…

Japanese Ivory Erotic Carving

Antique Japanese carved ivory erotic figure, Length 5 cm approx.

Japanese Ivory Figure and Chinese Painted Dish

A Japanese ivory figure, and a Chinese ivory pierced and painted dish, 20th century, both with signatures, height 16 cm, diameter 8.5 cm

Japanese Ivory Penguin Sculpture

Well carved Japanese ivory Penguin, depicted standing with textured surface and coloured finish, height 7 cm

Japanese Ivory Farmer with Plough and Straw Hat

An old Japanese characterful carved ivory figure on stand, the farmer depicted chasing his straw hat, a hand plough over his left shoulder, the hat in front raised on its edge, all on a carved ivory shaped base, raised on a carved wood stand. Some old…

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

Meiji Ivory Figure Group with Man, Bird and Child

Japanese Meiji period ivory figure group carved in the form of a man holding grape vine, with bird perched on his shoulder and young child at his feet, a/f, height 18 cm

Japanese Ivory Fisherman Figure with Catch and Net

A Japanese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, he stands with his catch held in one hand, a small net to the other. Signed under the base. Height 24.5 cm

Japanese Ivory Fisherman Figure with Catch and Pole

A Japanese ivory figure of a fisherman, he stands upon a small wooden structure raised above water, holding his catch in one hand and raised fishing pole to the other, signed on inlaid lacquer table under the base. Height excluding pole and wooden base 22…

Ivory Wall Panel with Bird and Floral Branch

19th century Japanese ivory wall panel with bird perched in floral branch, signed

Japanese Ivory Dragon Button

Japanese carved ivory button, of circular form, carved with dragon motif, signed, diameter 4 cm

Meiji Ivory Monkey Figure with Crossed Leg, Signed

Japanese Meiji period ivory figure, carved in the form of a figure with monkey head with one leg crossed, signed, height 5.1 cm

Meiji Ivory Box with Lion Finial and Carved Border

Japanese Meiji period ivory box and and cover, of cylindrical form, set with a lion finial, above a border carved with a lion fighting a tiger, signed, height 10.5 cm

Meiji Ivory Box with Tiger Finial and Animal Battle Border

Japanese Meiji period ivory box and cover, of cylindrical form, finial carved in the form of a tiger, above a border of black lions fighting tigers, height 9 cm

Meiji Ivory Monkey Box with Crab Border

Japanese Meiji period ivory box and cover, of cylindrical form, the finial carved in the form of a monkey, above a border of monkeys being scared by a crab, signed, height 9.5 cm

Meiji Ivory Table Panel with Monkey Motifs

Japanese Meiji period carved ivory table panel, one side craved with three monkeys (hear no, see no speak no evil), verso incised with an image of a monkey, young and butterflies, set within a carved fret work panel, 17.5 cm x 23 cm

Japanese Inlaid Shodana Cabinet, Meiji Period

A decorative Japanese hardwood inlaid Shodana cabinet, Meiji period, 1868-1912, an openwork cabinet with a series of asymmetrical tiered shelves carved and pierced with flora and birds, three cupboards and two drawers with gold lacquer, applied…

Japanese Ivory Erotic Figural Group, 1900

Antique Japanese ivory erotic figural group, C:1900, height 5 cm approx

Japanese Ivory Carved Man, c.1920

Antique Japanese carved ivory figure of man, C1920. Standing figure of a man, height 9.5 cm

Meiji Ivory Cockatoo on Stand

A finely carved ivory cockatoo on stand, Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912), with stand: 25 cm high

Meiji Ivory Mud Crab on Timber Stand

Meiji ivory carved Mud crab figure on a craved timber stand. Length 11.3 cm weight 133g

Japanese Geisha Ivory Carving with Flower

Fine quality Oriental carving of a Japanese Geisha girl holding a flower in ivory

Japanese Ivory Erotic Carving, Signed, 1920

Antique Japanese ivory erotic carving, C1920.Signed to base. Height 6 cm

Miniature Japanese Ivory Owl Figure

Antique Japanese ivory owl figure, height 4.5 cm,

Japanese Crook Ivory Figure, c. 1920

Antique Japanese man with crook ivory figure, C1920. Height 4 cm

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).

Japanese Ivory Erotic Figural Group, Signed (1920)

Antique Japanese ivory erotic figural group, C:1920. signed, Weight 705 cm,

Signed Japanese Ivory Erotic Figural Box, 1900

Antique Japanese ivory internal erotic figural box, signed to top of lid and base, C:1900. Diameter 5 cm,

Japanese Ivory Standing Man Figure

Early Japanese ivory standing man figure, hand painted decoration. Signed to base. On wood stand. Height 7.5 cm (figure only).

Japanese Shibayama Whist Markers, c.1900

Three Japanese shibayama whist Markers c.1900 ivory and rosewood length 8.8 cm

Meiji Ivory Carved Elderly Pair

Meiji ivory carved pair of Republic signed figures modelled as two elders gazing in the same direction, signed to verso, mounted on timber stands, height without stands 7.5 cm, weight 126g

Japanese Ivory Shoe Horns, Pipe, and Needle Case Set

Two 19th century Japanese carved ivory shoe horns, one with half dragon handle the other with a figure of Jurojin. Ivory pipe with brass ferrules and a leg shaped needle case, longest 19 cm

Carved Ivory Pheasant on Stand

Japanese C1920s carved ivory pheasant figure, on timber stand, height 7.5 cm, width 15 cm approx.

Carved Ivory Japanese Workman Figure, 1900

Antique Japanese carved ivory figure, C:1900, carved figure of workman carrying bricks. Signed to base. Height 15.5 cm

Japanese Ivory Carving of Daikoku with Mallet and Rice Bales

A Japanese ivory carving of Daikoku, seated on rice bales with his large mallet raised above his head. Old crack and repair. Raised on wooden stand. Overall height 12.5 cm

Japanese Marine Ivory Carving of Peasant and Child

A Japanese marine ivory carving of a peasant gatherer and child. Their garments engraved with diaper patterns, the child holds a small turtle. Raised on tusk ivory section plinth. Height 15 cm

Japanese Marine Ivory Carving of Kwannon Goddess

A Japanese marine ivory carving of Kwannon, the goddess seated upon a high rocky throne attended by two small children. Her and their garments embellished with polished semi-precious 'jewels'. Raised on tusk ivory section plinth. Height 17 cm

Meiji Era Japanese Ivory Monkey and Frog Figurine

Antique Japanese ivory monkeys & frogs figure, Meiji period, circa 1900s, 10 cm high

Signed Japanese Ivory Monk and Imp Figure, 1900

Japanese ivory monk & imp figure, C:1900, signed to base, 8 cm high

Meiji Ivory Figure Group with Two Men

Meiji ivory carved figure group modelled as two men, one holding a hammer with a bag over his shoulder, the other with a staff & fan. Signed to the base. Weight 177g, height 8.4 cm

Meiji Ivory Erotic Figure Group: Congress of a Cow

Meiji ivory carved erotic figure group having painted & inscribed detail, featuring a clothed man & woman in the 'Congress of a Cow'. Length 6 cm, weight 27g

Meiji Erotic Ivory Figure Group

Meiji ivory carved erotic figure group having painted & inscribed detail, featuring a clothed man & woman in the 'Batafurai'. Signed to the underside. Length 5.8 cm, weight 33g

Meiji Ivory Cane Handle with 17 Expressive Faces

A Japanese Meiji period multi-face carved ivory cane handle, the 17 characterful faces with various expressions, black ink stained eyes. Diameter 3.5 cm

Carved Ivory Geisha Figure from Japan

Antique carved ivory Japanese geisha figure, 21.5 cm high

Child Interrupts Sweeping Man: Ivory Figure Group

A Japanese carved marine ivory figure group, of a child interrupting a man sweeping, signed under the base. Height 13.5 cm On associated stand.

Carved Japanese Box with Dragon and Toads

Japanese carved ivory, bone and wood covered box, Meiji period, the lid surmounted by a carved dragon, the body embellished with two carved panels depicting toads fighting on one side and figures in a landscape on the other side, on three carved mask feet…