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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An Indian ivory carving of stacked elephants balancing on a…

Elephant Stack Ivory Carving

An Indian ivory carving of stacked elephants balancing on a ball C1930 21 cm high including stand

An ivory chess set in an Indian rosewood box, comprising…

Ivory Chess Set in Rosewood Box with Elaborate Carvings

An ivory chess set in an Indian rosewood box, comprising seventeen white and seventeen pink stained turned and carved pieces, and some part pieces, encased in an elaborately carved box with two hinged compartments and a central pierced double elephant…

A carved Indian ivory figure group of Krishna and Radha, 20th…

Krishna and Radha Ivory Figure Group

A carved Indian ivory figure group of Krishna and Radha, 20th century, the ivory nicely patinated, both figures in a dancing position with their right arms raise high, supporting a large bouquet, dressed with elaborately with flowing robes and jewels, all…

Marine ivory scrimshaw whales tooth, by Gary Tonkin Albany,…

Gary Tonkin's Scrimshaw Whale Tooth of James Baines Clipper

Marine ivory scrimshaw whales tooth, by Gary Tonkin Albany, signed, with a finely engraved maritime scene, depicting an ocean clipper 'James Baines 1857'. Length 14.5 cm. Note: the James Baines was a passenger clipper ship, built in the US, East Boston…

Indian carved ivory Priming flask circular body of geometric…

Ivory Bison Nozzle Priming Flask

Indian carved ivory Priming flask circular body of geometric ivory tiles and nozzle carved as a bison protruding from a lions mouth, length 27 cm

Carved Ivory Indian figure of a snake charmer approx 7 cm high

Ivory Snake Charmer Figurine

Carved Ivory Indian figure of a snake charmer approx 7 cm high

Indian carved ivory Hindu figures. Two on wooden bases. 7 cm,…

Carved Ivory Hindu Figures on Bases - Set of 3

Indian carved ivory Hindu figures. Two on wooden bases. 7 cm, 12 cm & 14 cm, old patina VG condition (3 items)

Set of Indian carved ivory chess pieces, housed in carved…

Indian Ivory Chess Set in Carved Box

Set of Indian carved ivory chess pieces, housed in carved wooden box

A vintage carved ivory lamp, the tusk section mounted on a…

Carved Ivory Lamp with Eastern Scenes

A vintage carved ivory lamp, the tusk section mounted on a turned wood base, profusely carved with Eastern and Indian scenes under a leafy canopy of trees, two very minor chips. Diameter at height of tusk section 12 x 20 cm

A carved Indian ivory figure of a seated four armed Buddha with…

Seated Four-Armed Buddha Ivory Carving with Fawn and Trident

A carved Indian ivory figure of a seated four armed Buddha with fawn and trident in gesturing pose. Wooden base. Height 10.5 cm

Pair of framed portrait miniatures, Indian, ivory ebonised…

Indian Noble Couple Portrait Miniatures in Ebonised Frames

Pair of framed portrait miniatures, Indian, ivory ebonised mounts, depicting a noble man and woman in ceremonial costume (2) 10 x 7 cm

Indian ivory figure of a goddess on rosewood stand

Ivory Goddess on Rosewood Stand

Indian ivory figure of a goddess on rosewood stand

A good early 20th century Indian ivory carved figure of a…

Indian Ivory Carved Goddess with Floral Offering Plate

A good early 20th century Indian ivory carved figure of a standing female goddess, formal headdress, multiple necklaces to her bare chest, her hands held forward offering a circular plate of radiating florals, wearing a pleated long skirt, supported on an…

An Indian carved ivory figure of Brahma, early 20th century,…

Carved Ivory Brahma Deity on Lotus Base

An Indian carved ivory figure of Brahma, early 20th century, the bearded four-faced and four-armed deity seated on a lotus base, his hands holding various attributes including books and the aksamala, on an ebonized wooden low plinth. Height 9.5 cm (figure…

Indian carved ivory figure

Carved Indian Ivory Figure

Indian carved ivory figure