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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A pair of Chinese carved ivory figures, maiden carrying flowers,…

Chinese Ivory Maiden with Flowers, Early 20th Century

A pair of Chinese carved ivory figures, maiden carrying flowers, early 20th century. Height 12.5 cm

An old carved Chinese ivory statuette of the goddess Kuanyin,…

Carved Chinese Ivory Statue of Goddess Kuanyin

An old carved Chinese ivory statuette of the goddess Kuanyin, modelled seated holding a ruyi sceptre and mala beads, her long tresses tied in loops over her shoulders. Height 15.5 cm

Good antique Chinese carved ivory figure of a man stand as…

Antique Chinese Carved Ivory Man Figure

Good antique Chinese carved ivory figure of a man stand as found.

Small well carved ivory figure of foo dog & young

Ivory Foo Dog and Young: A Small Carved Figure

Small well carved ivory figure of foo dog & young

A pair of Chinese 19th century carved ivory figures, modelled…

19th Century Chinese Ivory Figures of Elderly Man and Woman

A pair of Chinese 19th century carved ivory figures, modelled as an elderly man holding a peach and women holding a lotus flower, both on wooden stands and signed, 23 cm high

Carved ivory figure of a samurai along with ivory napkin ring,…

Ivory Samurai Figure and Napkin Ring Set

Carved ivory figure of a samurai along with ivory napkin ring, samurai approx 9 cm high (2)

Chinese carved ivory figure on carved wooden stand, early 20th…

Chinese Ivory Figure on Wooden Stand, Early 20th Century

Chinese carved ivory figure on carved wooden stand, early 20th century. Ivory height 21 cm

Chinese pair of carved ivory figures of musicians, late 19th…

Carved Ivory Chinese Musicians, Late 19th Century

Chinese pair of carved ivory figures of musicians, late 19th early 20th century. Ivory height approximately 20 cm each

Chinese Shou Lao carved ivory figure, 19th century. 22 cm

19th Century Carved Ivory Chinese Shou Lao Figure

Chinese Shou Lao carved ivory figure, 19th century. 22 cm

Chinese carved ivory figure group statue of scholars on carved…

Scholar Statue on Carved Stand

Chinese carved ivory figure group statue of scholars on carved timber stand, 19th century. Ivory 17 cm

Chinese carved ivory figure group, late 19th century. 18 cm

Late 19th Century Chinese Ivory Figure Group

Chinese carved ivory figure group, late 19th century. 18 cm

Chinese carved ivory figure of a woman on carved wooden stand,…

Chinese Ivory Woman Figure on Wooden Stand

Chinese carved ivory figure of a woman on carved wooden stand, late 19th century. Ivory height 30.5 cm

Good carved Chinese ivory puzzle ball C:1960

Chinese Ivory Puzzle Ball, circa 1960

Good carved Chinese ivory puzzle ball C:1960

An associated pair of Chinese carved ivory figures, Late Qing…

Chinese Taoist Ivory Figures, Late Qing to Republic Period

An associated pair of Chinese carved ivory figures, Late Qing to Republic period of two of the eight Taoist immortals, 31 cm high (2).

A carved Chinese ivory plaque, 7 cm long

Chinese Ivory Carved Plaque - 7 cm Long

A carved Chinese ivory plaque, 7 cm long

Chinese carved ivory figure sleeping man 4.9 cm high signed to…

Signed Chinese Ivory Sleeping Man Figure

Chinese carved ivory figure sleeping man 4.9 cm high signed to base

Finely carved ivory figure of a seated Samurai warrior,…

Carved Ivory Samurai Warrior with Removable Hat and Swords

Finely carved ivory figure of a seated Samurai warrior, patterned costume with short sword tucked into belt, removable hat complete with long sword & bamboo side table, 13.5 cm height. Provenance: The carving is from the Hodgson collection and is numbered…

Walrus carved ivory figure of man & His monkey height 10 cm

Man and Monkey: Ivory Carving

Walrus carved ivory figure of man & His monkey height 10 cm

Ivory carved figure of a lady on a carved timber lotus stand.…

Ivory Lady on Lotus Stand

Ivory carved figure of a lady on a carved timber lotus stand. Height including stand 26 cm

Fine Chinese carved ivory figure of a lady, approx 35 cm high…

Chinese Ivory Lady Figure, 35cm with Stand

Fine Chinese carved ivory figure of a lady, approx 35 cm high including stand

A carved ivory figure of a seated Guan Yin on lotus base…

Qing Dynasty Guan Yin Ivory Figure on Lotus Base

A carved ivory figure of a seated Guan Yin on lotus base Highlighted with black, brown and red staining in the manner of the Qing Dynasty. Authentication report from Gus Forber & Dan Tenenbaum, San Francisco. Height 22 cm.

A superb carved Chinese ivory figure of Kuanyin standing in…

Exquisite Chinese Ivory Kuanyin Statue with Ornate Headdress

A superb carved Chinese ivory figure of Kuanyin standing in traditional robe holding a peony flower, ornate headdress including an exotic bird to top, a rope and coin held carefully in her right hand, on lead weighted carved and black stained wood base.…

An ornate Chinese carved ivory figure of the goddess Kuanyin,…

Chinese Ivory Kuanyin Figure with Peonies

An ornate Chinese carved ivory figure of the goddess Kuanyin, depicted standing holding a mirror and a bough of peony, further peony grow at her feet, raised on a pierced wooden plinth base. Overall height 24.5 cm

A Chinese carved ivory figure - 'God of Longevity'

Ivory 'God of Longevity' Figure from China

A Chinese carved ivory figure - 'God of Longevity'

A carved ivory figure, depicting a Chinese lady in flowing…

Chinese Lady Ivory Figure with Basket and Sceptre

A carved ivory figure, depicting a Chinese lady in flowing robes holding a basket and sceptre length 28 cm

A carved ivory figure group of a fisherman with a young child,…

Ivory Fisherman and Child Sculpture

A carved ivory figure group of a fisherman with a young child, fishing line May be missing. Height 18 cm (incl. Stand)

A pair of carved Chinese ivory panels on stands, depicting…

Carved Chinese Ivory Panels: Ladies in Landscape

A pair of carved Chinese ivory panels on stands, depicting ladies in a landscape setting. Height 23 cm each

A large carved ivory figure of an Oriental lady, depicted…

Carved Ivory Oriental Lady Playing Musical Instrument

A large carved ivory figure of an Oriental lady, depicted playing a musical instrument, a small repair. Height 31 cm (incl. Stand)

A pair of Chinese carved ivory figures of ladies each holding a…

Chinese Ivory Ladies with Rose and Fan

A pair of Chinese carved ivory figures of ladies each holding a rose and fan, on timber stands. Height 26 cm

A Chinese Republic carved and coloured ivory group of children…

Chinese Ivory Group of Children Pulling Corn Cart

A Chinese Republic carved and coloured ivory group of children pulling a cart of corn on a rosewood and silver inlaid stand, signed character mark to base. Length 26 cm

A Chinese Republic carved and coloured ivory group of children…

Carved Ivory Group of Children Pulling Cart with Girls

A Chinese Republic carved and coloured ivory group of children pulling a cart of two seated girls with peach and pumpkin and stand Height 12 cm

Carved Ivory figure of a nobleman, signed, approx 55 cm high

Ivory Nobleman Figure, Signed, 55cm High

Carved Ivory figure of a nobleman, signed, approx 55 cm high

A Chinese Republic Period carved ivory figure group of children…

Carved Ivory Children Pulling Giant Radish with Stand

A Chinese Republic Period carved ivory figure group of children pulling a giant radish with carved timber stand. Length 26 cm.

A Chinese Carved Ivory figure of Shou Lao and timber stand.…

Chinese Ivory Shou Lao Figure with Timber Stand

A Chinese Carved Ivory figure of Shou Lao and timber stand. Height 23.5 cm

A Chinese carved ivory figure of Lan Ts'Ai-HO early 20th…

Chinese Ivory Figure of Lan Ts'Ai-HO on Inlaid Base

A Chinese carved ivory figure of Lan Ts'Ai-HO early 20th century on a carved and inlaid base, 22.5 cm high

A Chinese ivory doctor's model on a carved and inlaid wood…

Chinese Ivory Doctor's Model on Inlaid Wood Couch

A Chinese ivory doctor's model on a carved and inlaid wood couch, 20th century, 46 cm wide

Signed carved ivory figure of a female in kimono holdingumbrella

Ivory Kimono Lady with Umbrella

Signed carved ivory figure of a female in kimono holdingumbrella

Signed carved ivory figure of a sage holding scroll & staff 14…

Ivory Sage Sculpture: Scroll & Staff

Signed carved ivory figure of a sage holding scroll & staff 14 cm height

Carved ivory figure young monk with dog and mask at his feet,…

Ivory Monk with Dog and Mask

Carved ivory figure young monk with dog and mask at his feet, 11 cm height

Ivory carved figure of a lady on a carved timber stand, some…

Damaged Ivory Lady on Timber Stand

Ivory carved figure of a lady on a carved timber stand, some damage. Height including stand 23 cm

Good Chinese carved ivory figure of a man on horseback, C:1920

Chinese Ivory Horseman Figure, 1920s

Good Chinese carved ivory figure of a man on horseback, C:1920

Antique Chinese carved ivory figure of a maiden, with lotus…

Carved Ivory Maiden with Lotus Leaves

Antique Chinese carved ivory figure of a maiden, with lotus leaves. C:1900

Antique Chinese carved ivory figure of Guan yin, Qing Dynasty,…

Qing Dynasty Guan Yin Ivory Figure

Antique Chinese carved ivory figure of Guan yin, Qing Dynasty, 22.5 cm high. Purchased: Lammert Bros, Auctioneers, Hong Kong, 02/05/75. Copy of catalogue available

A pair of Chinese carved ivory figures c.1900, depicting…

Chinese Ivory Courtly Figures, 1900

A pair of Chinese carved ivory figures c.1900, depicting subjects in courtly dress signed character marks to base. Height 14.2 cm & 14.5 cm

A Chinese carved ivory figure group-Shou Lau 'God of Longevity'…

Ivory Shou Lau Figure with Child and Deer

A Chinese carved ivory figure group-Shou Lau 'God of Longevity' depicting Shou Lau clenching a staff and branch with a small child riding a deer by his side. Height 40 cm (with stand)

A finely carved Chinese ivory tiered group, with a figure on…

Chinese Ivory Tiered Group with Horse and Grotto

A finely carved Chinese ivory tiered group, with a figure on horseback beneath a mountain grotto. Wood stand. Height 14 cm including stand

Antique Carved ivory figure of chicken and egg, with stand,…

Carved Ivory Chicken and Egg Figure with Stand (1920)

Antique Carved ivory figure of chicken and egg, with stand, circa 1920

An ivory okimono carved figure of a young boy blowing into a…

Young Boy Blowing Conch Shell Ivory Okimono

An ivory okimono carved figure of a young boy blowing into a conch shell. Signature to base. Height 4.8 cm

A Chinese ivory of an Elderly man holding a fish, early to mid…

Elderly Man with Fish Ivory Sculpture

A Chinese ivory of an Elderly man holding a fish, early to mid 20th century, the pierced and carved figure of a bearded and seated figure in flowing robes and a straw hat holding a large fish; with some line engraving and inking. Height 12 cm

Chinese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, with wood stand.…

Carved Ivory Fisherman with Wood Stand

Chinese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, with wood stand. Height 15.5 cm

Oriental: Chinese carved amethyst coloured crystal statue 16 cm;…

Chinese Carvings and Walnut Statue Set

Oriental: Chinese carved amethyst coloured crystal statue 16 cm; pair of Chinese carved ivory fishermen statues 11 cm and 13 cm; carved Chinese walnut. (4 items)

A Chinese carved ivory figure of an old man, Republic period,…

Chinese ivory carving of old man with gourd and beads

A Chinese carved ivory figure of an old man, Republic period, holding a walking stick in his right hand suspending from it a double-gourd, and a string of Buddhist beads in his left hand, a branch of pomegranate hanging on his waist, stand, 22.6 cm high

A carved Chinese ivory figure group, Qianlong four-character…

Chinese Ivory Figure Group with Guanyin and Villagers

A carved Chinese ivory figure group, Qianlong four-character embossed mark to the base, early to mid-20th century, the two halves of the clam shell open and revealing a scene of a Guanyin holding a child in her arms accompanied by her attendant amongst…

Carved ivory figure group, fisherman with catch and attendants…

Ivory Fisherman and Attendants

Carved ivory figure group, fisherman with catch and attendants 18 cm height

An old Chinese Zitan wood and ivory carved figure, of an Arhat…

Zitan Wood Arhat Figure on Dog Base

An old Chinese Zitan wood and ivory carved figure, of an Arhat seated upon the back of a dog raised on a carved plinth base. Some small faults. Height 16 cm

Ivory carved figure of a scholar, height 16 cm

Carved Ivory Scholar Figure - 16cm

Ivory carved figure of a scholar, height 16 cm

Carved ivory figure of Kwan Yin, Goddess of Mercy, standing on…

Ivory Kwan Yin Statue from Ezra Norton Collection

Carved ivory figure of Kwan Yin, Goddess of Mercy, standing on lotus base, height 55 cm. Provenance: Ezra Norton Family Collection

Two carved ivory figures Qing Dynasty, 19th century comprising…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Figures: Fisherman and Scholar

Two carved ivory figures Qing Dynasty, 19th century comprising one of a fisherman, seated on a rockwork base, holding a staff in one hand and a fan in the other, his wide-brimmed hat and a wicker basket to either side, wearing a loosely draped robe over…

A carved ivory figure of a warrior maiden Qing Dynasty, 19th…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Warrior Maiden Figure

A carved ivory figure of a warrior maiden Qing Dynasty, 19th century standing holding a sabre in her raised right hand, her left clasping the long tasselled cord, wearing a fur-trimmed heavily woven robe and a shawl beneath the long bow slung over her…

A carved ivory figure of a warrior maiden Qing Dynasty, 19th…

Ivory Warrior Maiden with Sabre and Bow

A carved ivory figure of a warrior maiden Qing Dynasty, 19th century standing, holding a sabre in her right hand, her left raised holding a ball, wearing long robes and a shawl tied around her shoulders beneath a pouch holding a bow and arrows hung over…

A pair of carved ivory figures of phoenix, 19th/20th century…

Carved Ivory Phoenix Figures with Peony Tree Base

A pair of carved ivory figures of phoenix, 19th/20th century each bird intricately carved, perched on a pierced rockwork base with a free standing flowering peony tree growing to the side, its crested head turned backwards holding a peony sprig in its…

Fine Chinese Republic period carved ivory figure of lady with…

Carved Ivory Lady with Peacock Fan & Flowers

Fine Chinese Republic period carved ivory figure of lady with peacock fan & flowers, with coloured details, wearing long wind swept robes and phoenix headdress, on a wire inlaid stand.

Fine Chinese Republic period carved ivory figure of lady with…

Carved Ivory Lady with Roses and Phoenix Headdress

Fine Chinese Republic period carved ivory figure of lady with branch of roses, with coloured details, wearing long flowing robes and with phoenix headdress, on a pierced carved stand.

Fine Chinese Republic period carved ivory figure of lady with…

Carved Ivory Lady with Chrysanthemum Branch

Fine Chinese Republic period carved ivory figure of lady with chrysanthemum branch with coloured details, wearing long wind swept robes and phoenix headdress, on a wire inlaid stand.

Fine Chinese Republic period carved ivory figure of lady with…

Carved Ivory Lady with Flower Tray and Phoenix Headdress

Fine Chinese Republic period carved ivory figure of lady with tray of flowers, with coloured details, wearing long flowing robes and with phoenix headdress, on a wire inlaid stand.

Fine Chinese Republic period carved ivory figure of a dancer…

Carved Ivory Dancer with Peacock Fans

Fine Chinese Republic period carved ivory figure of a dancer with two peacock fans with coloured details, wearing flowing robes and in mid stride, on a wire inlaid stand.

Fine Chinese Republic period carved ivory figure of lady…

Carved Ivory Lady Playing Lute with Phoenix Headdress

Fine Chinese Republic period carved ivory figure of lady playing Lute with coloured details, wearing long wind swept robes and phoenix headdress, on a wire inlaid stand.

Good Chinese pair of carved ivory figures seated Emperor and…

Pair of Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress Figures

Good Chinese pair of carved ivory figures seated Emperor and Empress on dragon thrones. Signed to base. 14 cm high (not including the base).

Antique Chinese carved ivory figure group as inspected

Carved Ivory Chinese Figure Group

Antique Chinese carved ivory figure group as inspected

A small Chinese carved ivory figure of a seated young woman…

Seated Ivory Woman with Lotus Branch

A small Chinese carved ivory figure of a seated young woman holding a lotus branch. Wooden stand. Height 9 cm

Ivory figure of a Chinese elder signed to base

Signed Chinese Elder Ivory Figure

Ivory figure of a Chinese elder signed to base

Carved ivory figure of a sage. Height 15 cm

Ivory Sage Figure

Carved ivory figure of a sage. Height 15 cm

Chinese ivory doctor?s doll, early 20th century. Height 1.2 cm

Tiny Chinese ivory doctor doll, 20th century

Chinese ivory doctor?s doll, early 20th century. Height 1.2 cm

A Chinese carved ivory figure of Putai, carved with upraised…

Chinese Ivory Putai Figure on Stand

A Chinese carved ivory figure of Putai, carved with upraised arms (thumb re-stuck), on wooden stand. Height overall 13 cm

A Chinese ivory carved figure of a cormorant fisherman, he…

Chinese Ivory Cormorant Fisherman Figure on Shell and Base

A Chinese ivory carved figure of a cormorant fisherman, he stands with his bird upon a large shell and with bait fish raised on a pole, on wooden plinth. Height overall 17 cm

A Chinese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, wearing a…

Chinese Ivory Fisherman Figure with Lotus-Leaf Hat and Fish

A Chinese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, wearing a lotus-leaf hat, holding in his hands a basket and a fishing rod with fish suspending from it, incised two-character artist's mark, ruwen, to one leg, 28 cm high (without stand)

19th century carved ivory figure, of a seated scholar with a…

Seated Scholar with Wine Pot Ivory Figure

19th century carved ivory figure, of a seated scholar with a wine pot. 7 cm high

A 19th century finely carved Chinese ivory figure, the woman in…

Chinese Ivory Figure with Woman, Child and Persimmon

A 19th century finely carved Chinese ivory figure, the woman in a traditional finely detailed robe holding aloft a persimmon, a child clambering to her side, raised on a plain cylindrical wide column and stepped ring base. Height overall 18.5 cm

Chinese carved ivory figure of a lady holding a fan, early 20th…

Carved Ivory Lady with Fan

Chinese carved ivory figure of a lady holding a fan, early 20th century, 23.5 cm high

A Chinese hardwood brush-holder, decorated with flowers and…

Chinese Hardwood Brush Holder with Ivory Mounts and Fitted Box

A Chinese hardwood brush-holder, decorated with flowers and leaves,ivory brush missing its hair, ivory mounts to the ends, possibly zitan, fitted box, brush 21 cm long, case 30 cm long. Provenance: old Melbourne collection

Ivory figure of a Chinese lady

Chinese Lady Ivory Figurine

Ivory figure of a Chinese lady

Ivory carved Chinese lidded censer featuring dogs of Fo, set…

Chinese Ivory Censer with Dogs of Fo and Coloured Stones

Ivory carved Chinese lidded censer featuring dogs of Fo, set with coloured stone, with a signature panel to under-lid and base on a carved timber stand. Height including stand 22 cm