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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Chinese ivory carving of a doctor's lady, early 20th century,…

Chinese Ivory Carving of Recumbent Lady

Chinese ivory carving of a doctor's lady, early 20th century, carved as a naked woman lying in recumbent position supporting her head with her right arm, her left arm resting demurely on her body, on wooden stand, length 23 cm

Chinese carved ivory standing woman figure standing woman…

Chinese Ivory Woman Figure with Fan and Stand

Chinese carved ivory standing woman figure standing woman holding a fan, with some hand coloured decoration, on fitted wood stand, height 29 cm approx, total with stand).

Carved export ivory case elaborately carved depicting villagers…

Elaborate Ivory Village Scene Carving

Carved export ivory case elaborately carved depicting villagers in a village scene to both sides, 11 cm x 7 cm

A Chinese carved ivory figure of a beauty, the woman stands…

Carved Ivory Beauty with Chrysanthemums and Mirror

A Chinese carved ivory figure of a beauty, the woman stands holding a spray of chrysanthemums and a bronze mirror. Some losses. Height 29 cm.

Chinese late Qing (1880-1912) carved ivory figure 38 cm high.…

Late Qing Carved Ivory Figure from India

Chinese late Qing (1880-1912) carved ivory figure 38 cm high. Provenance: acquired by the vendor's parents (who were a traders) in India between 1920 and 1960 when they emigrated to Australia.

Solid ivory carved figure of hotai holding his prayer beads and…

Ivory Hotai Figure with Prayer Beads and Joyous Expression

Solid ivory carved figure of hotai holding his prayer beads and sitting with one leg up with his hand firmly rested and a joyous expression on his face, height 17 cm

Pair of large antique Chinese carved ivory figures of a…

Antique Chinese Carved Ivory Emperor & Empress Figures

Pair of large antique Chinese carved ivory figures of a standing male & female in Emperor & Empress style. Late Qing, C:1900. Each with a seal carved to base & a carved rosewood stand. 63 cm high (tallest - including stand)

Chinese late Qing (1880-1912) carved ivory figure 38 cm high.…

Late Qing Carved Ivory Figure with Provenance

Chinese late Qing (1880-1912) carved ivory figure 38 cm high. Provenance: acquired by the vendor's parents (who were a traders) in India between 1920 and 1960 when they emigrated to Australia.

Chinese carved ivory figure group, carved in the form of two…

Chinese Ivory Clam Shell Figure Group

Chinese carved ivory figure group, carved in the form of two clam shells with figures inside with wheat sheaf foliage surrounding, length 12 cm

Two vintage Chinese carved ivory figures, including fisherman…

Vintage Chinese Carved Ivory Figures and Man

Two vintage Chinese carved ivory figures, including fisherman with his catch, on wood stand, (total height 12 cm approx), together with another carved ivory figure of a man, on wooden stand. Ex: Family heirloom

Chinese late Qing (1880-1912) carved ivory figure, of a sage,…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Sage with Roses

Chinese late Qing (1880-1912) carved ivory figure, of a sage, seated with a rose to his side and a rosebud in his hand, 17 cm high. Provenance: sold at John Williams Auctions, Alexandria

Carved ivory puzzle ball on stand 20 cm height, in glass…

Ivory Puzzle Ball Displayed in Glass Case

Carved ivory puzzle ball on stand 20 cm height, in glass display case

A carved ivory figure group, a decaying lotus leaf being eaten…

Decaying Lotus Leaf with Animals and Flowers

A carved ivory figure group, a decaying lotus leaf being eaten by a snail, frog and snake, with two flower buds one about to burst into blossom and the other underneath the leaf in the same decaying state. 13 cm x 6 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family…

Fine vintage Chinese carved ivory figure of a seated Guanyin…

Carved Ivory Seated Guanyin Figure with Wooden Base

Fine vintage Chinese carved ivory figure of a seated Guanyin and wooden base, 17 cm high including base, (ex Falk collection)

Large Chinese carved ivory figure of a lady possibly holding a…

Chinese Ivory Lady with Chrysanthemum and Bird

Large Chinese carved ivory figure of a lady possibly holding a large well carved chrysanthemum flower and a fan, with flowing robes and detailed bird perched in her hair. Standing on a carved rosewood base with small 'fence' and ivory features surrounding…

Chinese carved ivory figure, in the form of a lady playing…

Carved Ivory Lady Playing Flute with Flowers

Chinese carved ivory figure, in the form of a lady playing flute seated with basket of flowers, height 15 cm note; with statuary Declaration

Chinese carved ivory figure of a courtesan, in period Han…

Carved Ivory Han Courtesan Figure with Lotus Flowers

Chinese carved ivory figure of a courtesan, in period Han costume and coiffeur, holding a fan and lotus flowers, height 25.5 cm, on a pierced wooden stand.

Vintage Chinese carved ivory figure, standing man with dog at…

Chinese Ivory Carving: Man with Dog

Vintage Chinese carved ivory figure, standing man with dog at foot, on wood stand. Height 7.5 cm (total).

Antique Chinese carved ivory courtesan figure, extensively hard…

Carved Ivory Chinese Courtesan Figure, 1890

Antique Chinese carved ivory courtesan figure, extensively hard carved decoration to figure and robes. (Loss of 1 carved earring). Height 55 cm C:1890

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 carved Chinese ivory figurine, a fisherman with his net, on…

Chinese Ivory Fisherman Figurine on Wooden Base

A carved Chinese ivory figurine, a fisherman with his net, on wooden base. Height 14.5 cm

A Chinese large old carved ivory figure of an emperor, he…

Carved Ivory Emperor Figure with Traditional Robes

A Chinese large old carved ivory figure of an emperor, he stands in traditional robes with beads suspended from his shoulders and back, a table held to his front, formal head dress, the disc form base plate with engraved character marks, black stained…

A Chinese carved ivory figure of Guanyin, early 20th century…

Carved Ivory Guanyin Figure, Early 20th Century

A Chinese carved ivory figure of Guanyin, early 20th century height 41 cm

Chinese carved ivory figure group possibly depicting the weaver…

Carved Ivory Figure of Zhinu and Niulang

Chinese carved ivory figure group possibly depicting the weaver girl Zhinu & cow herd Niulang, standing on timber base (broken). Height 22 cm, width ithout base

Antique Chinese carved ivory figure, standing figure. On wood…

Chinese Carved Ivory Standing Figure on Wood Stand

Antique Chinese carved ivory figure, standing figure. On wood stand, height 13.5 cm (figure only).

An old Chinese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, the one…

Chinese Ivory Fisherman with Seven Fish

An old Chinese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, the one piece carving with a bearded gent in traditional robe holding a long pole with seven fish suspended, a child to his side. Height 25 cm, raised on carved hardwood stand.

A quality large carved ivory figure group of four Chinese child…

Chinese Child Skaters Ivory Figure Group

A quality large carved ivory figure group of four Chinese child skaters, various poses with arms outstretched, upon an ivory oval base supported within a carved wood stand. 29 cm x 17.5 cm x 18.5 cm

A Chinese large carved ivory figure of Putai, he stands with…

Carved Ivory Putai Figure with Child

A Chinese large carved ivory figure of Putai, he stands with his right hand raised in benevolent pose, supporting a small child in his left hand, traditional robes, character marks to base. Height 22 cm

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).

Antique signed carved ivory figure female in patterned kimono…

Carved Ivory Figure in Kimono with Moths and Worms

Antique signed carved ivory figure female in patterned kimono with silk moths and worms 16.5 cm high (faults)

Antique signed carved ivory figure group group of three…

Carved Ivory Family Group

Antique signed carved ivory figure group group of three grandmother, mother and child 18 cm (faults)

Carved ivory figure female in flowing robes 21 cm high

Flowing Robes: Ivory Female Figure

Carved ivory figure female in flowing robes 21 cm high

Carved ivory figure of Guan Yin 28 cm high

Ivory Guan Yin Statue - 28cm

Carved ivory figure of Guan Yin 28 cm high

Pair Chinese carved ivory figures of women standing in flowing…

Chinese Ivory Women Figures with Symbols and Flowers

Pair Chinese carved ivory figures of women standing in flowing robes with symbols and basket of flowers 28 cm, 27 cm

A fine Thai carved Ivory figure of a musician with elaborately…

Thai Ivory Musician Figure with Elaborate Costume

A fine Thai carved Ivory figure of a musician with elaborately carved costume on a wooden stand, 17 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

A c.1900 Oriental carved ivory figure group, the recumbent…

Oriental Ivory Goddess with Attendant

A c.1900 Oriental carved ivory figure group, the recumbent female goddess upon a leaf with attendant. Length 6 cm

Chinese ivory chop and case, set with kylin, in case

Chinese Ivory Chop with Kylin in Case

Chinese ivory chop and case, set with kylin, in case

Chinese ivory carving of a Doctor's lady, lying in recumbent…

Recumbent Doctor's Lady Ivory Carving

Chinese ivory carving of a Doctor's lady, lying in recumbent position supporting her head with her right arm, her left arm resting demurely on her body, length 21.5 cm

A large Chinese carved ivory figure, first half of the 20th…

Chinese Carved Ivory Figure, 20th Century

A large Chinese carved ivory figure, first half of the 20th century, 50 cm high

A pair of Chinese carved ivory and ancestor figures late…

Chinese Ivory Ancestor Figures, 19th/20th Century

A pair of Chinese carved ivory and ancestor figures late 19th/early 20th century, 33 cm high

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

Oriental carved ivory figure of a robed gentleman, signed to…

Carved Ivory Gentleman Figure with Signature

Oriental carved ivory figure of a robed gentleman, signed to base

An old Chinese carved ivory figure of a sage, the bearded gent…

Chinese Ivory Sage Figure with Dragon Staff

An old Chinese carved ivory figure of a sage, the bearded gent standing in a formal robe, engraved detail highlighted with blue and blue, red and black ink staining, he wears a coroneted hat, a long gnarled dragon headed staff held in his left hand, a…

Set four Chinese carved ivory female figures each in flowing…

Carved Ivory Female Figures with Instruments and Accessories

Set four Chinese carved ivory female figures each in flowing robes holding instrument, basket, fan and scarf, two with coloured engraved decorations to their capes 24 cm heights

An antique Chinese ivory Doctor's lady, Qing Dynasty, 19th…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Doctor's Lady Figure

An antique Chinese ivory Doctor's lady, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, a demure nude figure standing in a serpentine pose with her right hand behind her head entwined in a loop of long hair, her left hand toying with a loose section of hair, upon an integral…

Fine Oriental carved ivory figure of a dancer holding a hand…

Oriental Ivory Dancer with Drum and Stick

Fine Oriental carved ivory figure of a dancer holding a hand drum & stick, nicely decorated dress, on wooden base, approx 25 cm high

Vintage Oriental carved ivory figure, circa 1920s, in gilt…

1920s Carved Ivory Oriental Figure in Gilt Frame

Vintage Oriental carved ivory figure, circa 1920s, in gilt frame, ex Edith Elizabeth Antiques, 5.5 cm high approx. .

Chinese carved ivory figure group circa 1930, depicting a…

Chinese Ivory Warrior on Horseback Figurine

Chinese carved ivory figure group circa 1930, depicting a warrior on horseback, 7.5 cm high. .

A carved Chinese ivory doctor's model, the reclining nude…

Chinese Ivory Doctor's Model with Rosewood Stand

A carved Chinese ivory doctor's model, the reclining nude female figure raised on a rosewood plinth stand. Overall length 14 cm

A carved ivory figure of a Burmese buddhist monk, standing…

Burmese Buddhist Monk Ivory Carving

A carved ivory figure of a Burmese buddhist monk, standing holding a staff, mala beads, sceptre and basket. Raised on stepped wooden plinth base. Overall height 18.5 cm

A carved Chinese ivory figure, of a young man holding a basket…

Chinese Ivory Figure with Peach Basket

A carved Chinese ivory figure, of a young man holding a basket of peaches elevated to his shoulder. Raised on rosewood square plinth stand. Overall height 27.5 cm

Carved ivory figure group of twin immortals sat reading, seated…

Twins Immortals Reading on Ivory Bench

Carved ivory figure group of twin immortals sat reading, seated on twist branch bench 11.5 cm height

19th century carved ivory figures on stand. 6.5 cm high.

Carved Ivory Figures on Stand - 19th Century

19th century carved ivory figures on stand. 6.5 cm high.

Four vintage Chinese carved ivory figures, each approx 15 cm…

Set of 4 Chinese carved ivory figures

Four vintage Chinese carved ivory figures, each approx 15 cm high (4)

An Art Deco carved ivory figure of a young girl, she stands on…

Curtsying Ivory Girl on Alabaster Base

An Art Deco carved ivory figure of a young girl, she stands on her toes, her skirt held out performing a curtsy, finely detailed, raised on alabaster block base. Height 12.3 cm

A Chinese carved ivory figure of a woman, she stands with peony…

Ivory Woman with Peonies

A Chinese carved ivory figure of a woman, she stands with peony roses cascading from an upturned basket held in her hands. Raised on a wooden stand. Height 23.5 cm

Chinese Republic carved ivory figure of a lady holding flowers,…

Carved Ivory Lady with Flowers

Chinese Republic carved ivory figure of a lady holding flowers, measures 24 cm high

Antique Chinese carved ivory figure group, 5 cm high approx

Carved Ivory Chinese Figure Group

Antique Chinese carved ivory figure group, 5 cm high approx

Carved ivory figure of seated immortal reading scroll, 16 cm…

Seated Immortal Reading Scroll

Carved ivory figure of seated immortal reading scroll, 16 cm height (crack to base)

Carved ivory figure of standing immortal, holding staff & rose,…

Standing Immortal with Staff and Rose

Carved ivory figure of standing immortal, holding staff & rose, 23 cm height (damage to staff)

Pair carved ivory figures standing Emperor & Empress, 31 cm &…

Carved Ivory Emperor & Empress Figurines - Pair

Pair carved ivory figures standing Emperor & Empress, 31 cm & 28.5 cm heights

Signed carved ivory figure group doctor standing over kneeling…

Doctor with Needle: Ivory Figure Group

Signed carved ivory figure group doctor standing over kneeling figure with needle, 20 cm height

Carved ivory figure of standing fisherman with catch, 25.5 cm…

Standing Fisherman with Catch and Repaired Hat

Carved ivory figure of standing fisherman with catch, 25.5 cm height (repair to hat)

Carved ivory figure group of Fisher girl with finely pierced…

Pierced Ivory Fisher Girl with Dog Companion

Carved ivory figure group of Fisher girl with finely pierced net & dog companion, 11.5 cm length

Carved ivory figure of reclining noble with wine flask as…

Ivory Noble Reclining with Wine Flask Pillow

Carved ivory figure of reclining noble with wine flask as pillow, 18 cm length

A set of Chinese carved ivory figures, 'Eight, immortals',…

Chinese Ivory Figures of Eight Immortals on Rosewood Bases

A set of Chinese carved ivory figures, 'Eight, immortals', early 20th century, on rosewood finish bases. Heights: 8.9 cm, 9.5 cm

A carved ivory figure of a shogun, the stern faced character…

Carved Ivory Shogun Figure with Weapons and Fan

A carved ivory figure of a shogun, the stern faced character stands holding a fan of rank, a katana and wakizashi held in his waist belt. Signed under the base. Height 25.5 cm

An old Chinese carved ivory figure group, carved as a figure…

Chinese Ivory Figure Group with Buffalo and Goat

An old Chinese carved ivory figure group, carved as a figure riding a buffalo confronting a recumbent goat within a landscape of gnarly trees and rocky outcrops, raised on a dark hardwood carved conforming stand. 9 x 2 x 5.5 cm

A pair of vintage Chinese coloured ivory figures, early…

Vintage Chinese Coloured Ivory Figures

A pair of vintage Chinese coloured ivory figures, early people's Republic era, circa 1950s-60s, the serene pair of standing female figures, with elegantly flowing robes, each with a gentle deferential countenance, one holding a flower, the other an open…

A Chinese carved ivory figure group, early 20th century,…

Carved Ivory Fisherwoman with Child Figure Group

A Chinese carved ivory figure group, early 20th century, depicting a fisherwoman with child, base signed with character marks. Height 17 cm

Antique carved ivory figure of a man with a stick & bottle, 15…

Carved Ivory Man with Stick and Bottle

Antique carved ivory figure of a man with a stick & bottle, 15 cm high approx.

Carved ivory figure of a a scholar approx 6 cm in height

Miniature Ivory Scholar Figurine

Carved ivory figure of a a scholar approx 6 cm in height

Chinese ivory carving of a maiden. On wooden base. Height 22 cm

Chinese Ivory Maiden Carving on Wooden Base

Chinese ivory carving of a maiden. On wooden base. Height 22 cm

Seven carved ivory figures of the Immortals, signed (with…

Carved Ivory Immortal Figures with Stand

Seven carved ivory figures of the Immortals, signed (with wooden stand)

A Chinese carved ivory figure group on wooden stand, early to…

Chinese Ivory Figure Group on Wooden Stand

A Chinese carved ivory figure group on wooden stand, early to mid 20th century. Ivory 22.5 cm

Small carved Ivory figure of a old woman, signed to base,…

Carved Ivory Old Woman Figure, Signed, 8cm

Small carved Ivory figure of a old woman, signed to base, approx 8 cm high

A carved Chinese ivory seal, Chen Shushi 5.8 cm high.…

Chinese Ivory Seal by Chen Shushi

A carved Chinese ivory seal, Chen Shushi 5.8 cm high. Provenance: NSW Private Collection

Chinese ivory finely carved figurine of a fisherman with net

Carved Chinese Ivory Fisherman with Net Figurine

Chinese ivory finely carved figurine of a fisherman with net

Chinese export ivory and silk fan in lacquer case

Export Fan in Lacquer Case: Ivory & Silk

Chinese export ivory and silk fan in lacquer case

A good c.1900 carved and turned ivory chess set, one side red…

Antique Ivory Chess Set in Chinese Lacquered Case

A good c.1900 carved and turned ivory chess set, one side red stained, the other plain, each piece with a pedestal base, fine turned multiple layered detail, the rooks, bishops and knights with carved highlights, minor attention required, housed in a…

A Chinese carved ivory figure of a scholar, possibly Ming…

Ming Dynasty Ivory Scholar with Libation Cup

A Chinese carved ivory figure of a scholar, possibly Ming Dynasty, modelled with a downcast gaze, holding a libation cup in one hand 18.8 cm high

Small carved ivory figure of a old woman, signed to base,…

Carved Ivory Old Woman Figure

Small carved ivory figure of a old woman, signed to base, approx 8 cm high

A carved ivory figure of Shou holding the peach of immortality.…

Ivory Shou with Immortality Peach on Stand

A carved ivory figure of Shou holding the peach of immortality. On wooden stand

A carved ivory figure of a sleeping man on wooden base. Length…

Ivory Sleeping Man on Wooden Base

A carved ivory figure of a sleeping man on wooden base. Length 18 cm

A carved ivory figure of a Sage with child and crane. On a…

Ivory Sage with Child and Crane on Stand

A carved ivory figure of a Sage with child and crane. On a wooden stand. Height 30 cm

A carved ivory figure of Shou holding a dragon topped staff and…

Ivory Shou Statue with Dragon Staff and Peach

A carved ivory figure of Shou holding a dragon topped staff and peach. Variously inscribed. Height 31 cm

A carved ivory figure of a fisherman with lotus leaf hat. On…

Ivory Fisherman with Lotus Leaf Hat Sculpture

A carved ivory figure of a fisherman with lotus leaf hat. On wooden stand. Height 34 cm

A carved ivory figure depicting Guan Yin atop a dragon, holding…

Ivory Guan Yin on Dragon with Water Bottle & Willow

A carved ivory figure depicting Guan Yin atop a dragon, holding a water bottle and willow branch. On wooden stand. Height 35 cm

A carved ivory figure depicting Guan Yin and child atop lotus…

Ivory Guan Yin and Child on Lotus Stand

A carved ivory figure depicting Guan Yin and child atop lotus flowers on wooden stand. Height 34 cm

A pair of carved ivory figures depicting an Emperor and Empress.…

Ivory Emperor and Empress Figures with Stands

A pair of carved ivory figures depicting an Emperor and Empress. The Emperor holding his beads and the Empress holding a ruyi sceptre. Both on wooden stands. Height 35 cm ea

A large carved ivory figure of Shou holding a dragon topped…

Carved Ivory Shou with Dragon Staff and Peach

A large carved ivory figure of Shou holding a dragon topped staff and a peach. Inscription to base. Height 42 cm

A large carved ivory figure of Fu holding a small child.…

Carved Ivory Figure of Fu and Child

A large carved ivory figure of Fu holding a small child. Inscription to base. Height 42 cm

A pair of carved ivory figures depicting fighting men on a…

Ivory Fighting Men on Wooden Stand

A pair of carved ivory figures depicting fighting men on a wooden stand. Inscribed 'fighting'. Height 23 cm

A pair of superbly carved ivory figures depicting an Emperor…

Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress Figures on Thrones

A pair of superbly carved ivory figures depicting an Emperor and Empress on dragon and bird elaborately carved thrones. Inscribed underneath. Height 23 cm each

Three Chinese carved ivory figures of the immortals, on stands,…

Set of Three Carved Ivory Immortal Figures on Stands

Three Chinese carved ivory figures of the immortals, on stands, early to mid 20th century. Heights: 18.5 cm-20 cm