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.

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Censers, also known as incense burners, have a long history in China, dating back to ancient times. They were used for a variety of purposes, including religious ceremonies, medicinal treatments, and as a means of purifying the air.

In ancient China, censers were used in religious rituals and ceremonies, particularly in Taoist and Buddhist temples. They were also used in imperial palaces and government buildings, where they were used to purify the air and to ward off evil spirits. Censers were often made of bronze, and were decorated with intricate designs and motifs, such as dragons, phoenixes, and other symbols more...

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An intricately carved Chinese archaistic ivory censer and cover,…

Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory censer with dragon motifs, late 19th century

An intricately carved Chinese archaistic ivory censer and cover, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, on tripod animal head scroll legs, the sides carved in relief with dragon vignettes and set with angular scroll and loose ring handles, the high domed cover…

Large antique Chinese carved ivory censer & stand extensive…

Antique Chinese Ivory Censer with Temple Dog Finial

Large antique Chinese carved ivory censer & stand extensive carved and pierced decoration, with temple dog finial to lid, and deep carving to bowl, with ring handles, to tri-footed base, on wood stand, height 22 cm.

Chinese ivory censer and cover, carved with kylin finial, above…

Chinese Ivory Dragon Censer with Kylin Finial and Handles

Chinese ivory censer and cover, carved with kylin finial, above a pierced cover and baluster body carved with dragons, flanked by twin handles, on four paw feet, supported by Wildlife statuary Declaration, height 31 cm. Provenance: Purchased Dr. To Kwong…

Chinese ivory censer and cover, with a carved dragon finial…

Dragon Ivory Censer with Wildlife Declaration

Chinese ivory censer and cover, with a carved dragon finial above ring drop handles, the body with carved dragon body, flanked by dragon handles on three paw feet, supported by Wildlife statuary Declaration, height 37 cm. Provenance: Purchased Dr. To…

A Chinese deeply carved ivory censer with lion-dog knop, 20th…

Deeply carved Chinese ivory censer with lion-dog knop

A Chinese deeply carved ivory censer with lion-dog knop, 20th century, the flared handles with double rings, resting on three low animal mask legs, height 12 W16 cm

A c.1900 Japanese carved ivory tripod lidded censer, the tall…

Japanese Ivory Dragon Censer with Carved Stand

A c.1900 Japanese carved ivory tripod lidded censer, the tall lid surmounted with shishi and pup, the four captured ring handles issuing from shishi masks, the ovoid body with deep carved dominant panels including dragons amongst scrolling crowds and…

An antique signed Chinese ivory pagoda vase, a finely carved…

Signed Chinese Ivory Pagoda Vase on Stand

An antique signed Chinese ivory pagoda vase, a finely carved and inked vase in two sections, the upper tiered pagoda elaborately pierced and hung with bells, the lower section in the form of a tripod censer with ornate dragon handles and richly relief…

A Chinese soft paste square censer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),…

Qing Dynasty Chinese Soft Paste Square Censer

A Chinese soft paste square censer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), in an archaic Fangding form, moulded taotie mark pattern decorated on each side separated by four vertical flanges, the body supported on four animal mask legs, two upright handles issuing from…

A Chinese carved ivory censer with dragon lid on wooden stand,…

Dragon Ivory Censer on Wooden Stand

A Chinese carved ivory censer with dragon lid on wooden stand, 20th century. Ivory 10.5 cm

An ivory tripod censer and cover, late Qing Dynasty the sides…

Late Qing Dynasty Ivory Tripod Censer with Dragon Carvings

An ivory tripod censer and cover, late Qing Dynasty the sides carved in archaic style with a frieze of confronted kui dragons and set with double loose ring handles inlaid in coral and turquoise, the domed cover pierced with dragons among foliate scrolls…

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