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 Chinese carved ivory tusk on wooden stand, early to mid 20th…

Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk on Wooden Stand, 20th Century

A Chinese carved ivory tusk on wooden stand, early to mid 20th century, 51 cm long

A pair of African carved ivory tusk ornaments mounted on timber…

African Ivory Tusk Ornaments on Timber Bases, Mid 20th Century

A pair of African carved ivory tusk ornaments mounted on timber bases, early to mid 20th century, 52 cm high overall

A fine Chinese carved ivory plaque on stand, Qing Dynasty…

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ivory Plaque with Figures by River Landscape

A fine Chinese carved ivory plaque on stand, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, the tusk section of arching fan shape, finely carved in deep relief with over fifty figures by a river in mountainous landscape, raised on a pierced hardwood fitted stand…

Antique Chinese elephant ivory 'bridge', intricately carved…

Intricate Chinese Ivory Bridge on Rosewood Stand: 39cm Length

Antique Chinese elephant ivory 'bridge', intricately carved with a village and pagoda, on a fitted rosewood stand, length 39 cm

A carved ivory tusk, deeply carved with a central vignette of a…

Chinese Dragon and Greek Key Carved Ivory Tusk

A carved ivory tusk, deeply carved with a central vignette of a Chinese dragon and bird within foliage, surrounded by an outer band in the Greek key pattern. Height 27.5 cm.

Chinese carved ivory mountain village on stand, 18 cm height

Chinese Ivory Mountain Village Sculpture on Stand, 18cm Height

Chinese carved ivory mountain village on stand, 18 cm height

Exceptional carved ivory tusk, 19th century Chinese carved…

19th Century Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk with Figural Scenes

Exceptional carved ivory tusk, 19th century Chinese carved ivory, profusely carved with figural scenes internally and externally amongst foliage and scrolls over 70 cm in length

A massive carved ivory tusk, c. 1900, carved on one side in…

Carved Ivory Tusk with Dragon and Phoenix

A massive carved ivory tusk, c. 1900, carved on one side in deep undercut relief with a panel enclosing a dragon and phoenix confronted on a ribboned pearl among scrolling clouds, the details picked out in black, incised four character mark, 82 cm long

Extensively carved hippopotamus tusk, heavily reticulated with…

Intricately Carved Hippopotamus Tusk on Custom Wooden Base

Extensively carved hippopotamus tusk, heavily reticulated with scenes of pagodas trees and foliage. On wooden custom-made base, length 63 cm, height 20 cm

A signed Chinese carved ivory tusk on stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th…

Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk on Stand, Qing Dynasty

A signed Chinese carved ivory tusk on stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th century in the form of a gently curved trunk raft, deeply carved on one side with figures variously occupied, the prow with dragon head holding a pearl in its pierced mouth, the other side…

Chinese carved ivory tusk on stand, profusely carved with a…

Exquisite Chinese Ivory Tusk with Intricate Village Carvings

Chinese carved ivory tusk on stand, profusely carved with a village scene with fine detailing, 39 cm length

An outstanding Chinese carved elephant tusk, finely carved…

Exquisite Chinese Carved Elephant Tusk on Rosewood Stand

An outstanding Chinese carved elephant tusk, finely carved detail of temples, pagodas, trees, the shoreline with fishermen etc, raised on rosewood stand. Length 71 cm (tusk)

Chinese carved ivory tusk on stand, profusely carved village…

Chinese Ivory Carved Tusk on Stand, Detailed Village Scene

Chinese carved ivory tusk on stand, profusely carved village scene with fine detail ex Christie's auction label to base. Length 22 cm

Chinese carved ivory tusk on stand, profusely carved village…

Carved Ivory Tusk: Intricate Village Scene

Chinese carved ivory tusk on stand, profusely carved village scene with fine detail. Length 20 cm

A circa 1900 Japanese carved ivory lidded tusk section jar, the…

Japanese Carved Ivory Jar with Theatrical Figures

A circa 1900 Japanese carved ivory lidded tusk section jar, the multiple theatrical performing figures carved in relief and highlighted with black staining, the flat lid with child finial, height 14.3 cm.

A Chinese carved ivory elephant on stand, late nineteenth…

Carved Ivory Elephant on Stand

A Chinese carved ivory elephant on stand, late nineteenth century, the elephant ivory figure modelled walking, with tusks and his trunk raised, on a pierced wooden stand, height 9.5 cm, width 14 cm

Chinese mammoth ivory tusk carving of a Confucian scholar the…

Confucian Scholar Mammoth Ivory Carving

Chinese mammoth ivory tusk carving of a Confucian scholar the bearded figure seated with his head resting on his knees, archaic carved script seal to the underside. Raised on a fitted stand, 10 cm height

A Japanese Tusk-Form ivory shibayama sewing NÉCessaire.…

Japanese Ivory Sewing Set with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

A Japanese Tusk-Form ivory shibayama sewing NÉCessaire. Meiji period (1868-1912) - the hinged tusk body finely inlaid in mother-of-pearl depicting a bird bathing amidst sprays of blossoming peony branches and butterflies, with silver-plated bun…

Chinese carved ivory tusk, carved in the form of a dragon with…

Dragon Ivory Tusk with Pearl (a/f) - Dr. Pau Collection

Chinese carved ivory tusk, carved in the form of a dragon with pearl in its mouth, on stand, a/f, length 60 cm the collection of the Late Dr Alexander Yu Fu Pau

Large Chinese carved ivory tusk, in the natural form, carved…

Dragon Battle Ivory Tusk

Large Chinese carved ivory tusk, in the natural form, carved with two dragons disputing a flaming pearl, length 73 cm the collection of the Late Dr Alexander Yu Fu Pau

Antique carved Chinese ivory bridge on timber stand, height 14…

Carved Chinese Ivory Bridge on Timber Stand

Antique carved Chinese ivory bridge on timber stand, height 14 cm, width 26 cm

Chinese carved and pierced ivory pagoda garden bridge, circa…

Carved Ivory Pagoda Garden Bridge (1960s)

Chinese carved and pierced ivory pagoda garden bridge, circa 1960s

Impressive late 19th century Chinese carved ivory tusk on stand…

Floral Carved Chinese Ivory Tusk on Ebonized Stand

Impressive late 19th century Chinese carved ivory tusk on stand with allover floral decoration on naturalistic ebonized stand, 66 cm length

Ornately carved antique ivory tusk bridge on stand…

Antique Ivory Tusk Bridge on Landscape Stand

Ornately carved antique ivory tusk bridge on stand traditionally carved with a continuous landscape with figures, trees and buildings on shaped hardwood stand, 54 cm long

A vintage Oriental ivory elephant bridge, mid 20th century,…

Mid-century Ivory Elephant Bridge with 10 Carvings

A vintage Oriental ivory elephant bridge, mid 20th century, utilising the natural curvature of the tusk and depicting ten naturalistically carved elephants of descending size, length 67 cm

A vintage carved ivory tusk, mid 20th century, intricately…

Intricate Carved Ivory Tusk with Village Scene

A vintage carved ivory tusk, mid 20th century, intricately carved and pierced depicting a village and landscape scene with figures engaged in everyday pursuits, mounted on a carved wooden stand, height 19 cm, width 41 cm

An antique Japanese ivory vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912,…

Meiji Ivory Vase with Tigers

An antique Japanese ivory vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, utilising the natural curvature of the tusk and finely carved in relief, engraved and inked with three animated naturalistic tigers, height 27.5 cm

Chinese late Qing Dynasty carved ivory figure, depicting a…

Late Qing Ivory Carving of Chinese Man

Chinese late Qing Dynasty carved ivory figure, depicting a Chinese purchased: Ian Steer & Co. Auctioneers, Parramatta NSW, 22nd May 1974man in robes and hat, carved following the natural form of tusk, mark to base, height 25 cm, with statutory declaration…

A Chinese carved ivory tusk section carved in relief with…

Floral Carved Ivory Tusk Section from China

A Chinese carved ivory tusk section carved in relief with floral and foliage height: 16 cm

Good antique African carved ivory tusk extensive hand carved…

African Ivory Tusk with Hand Carved Village Scenes

Good antique African carved ivory tusk extensive hand carved decoration of figures in village scenes, length 85 cm

Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory tusk, carved in relief with…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Tusk with Chinese Figures and Dragon

Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory tusk, carved in relief with Chinese figures on a rocky outcrop, with writhing dragon, height 40 cm, with statutory declaration. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection, purchased: Ian Steer & Co. Auctioneers,…

Chinese late Qing Dynasty carved ivory figure, depicting a…

Late Qing Dynasty Carved Ivory Figure

Chinese late Qing Dynasty carved ivory figure, depicting a Chinese man in robes and headdress, carved following the natural form of tusk, mark to base, height 26 cm, with statutory declaration. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection, purchased:…

Chinese late Qing Dynasty carved ivory figure, depicting a…

Late Qing Dynasty Carved Ivory Figure

Chinese late Qing Dynasty carved ivory figure, depicting a Chinese man in robes and hat, carved following the natural form of tusk, mark to base, height 25 cm, with statutory declaration. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection, purchased: Ian…

Large Chinese carved ivory tusk, in the form of a bridge carved…

Chinese Ivory Bridge Tusk with Village and Temples Scene

Large Chinese carved ivory tusk, in the form of a bridge carved and pierced with a scene of village and temples amongst a landscape, the whole on a wooden stand, length 90 cm Provenance: Purchased Dr. To Kwong on ivory, Queens St, Hong Kong, 1972,…

Japanese Meiji period ivory shibayama brush pot, following the…

Meiji Ivory Brush Pot with Shibayama Inlay

Japanese Meiji period ivory shibayama brush pot, following the natural shape of the tusk, decorated and inlaid with images of vases, flowers and blossoming tress, signed, inscribed to base 'Presented to// W.H Telfer Esq//by the// Coventry Colliery sports…

Chinese ivory tusk, carved in the upright position in the form…

Chinese Ivory Landscape Carving with Figures and Ox

Chinese ivory tusk, carved in the upright position in the form of a landcsape with figures, ox, houses and trees, on wooden stand, height 54 cm (not including. Stand height) Provenance: Purchased Dr.To Kwong on ivory, Queens St, Hong Kong, 1972, (receipt)…

Chinese late 19th/ early 20th century carved and pierced ivory…

Carved Ivory Pine Boat with Immortals

Chinese late 19th/ early 20th century carved and pierced ivory tusk, carved with a scene of immortals and attendants on a boat made in the form of a pine tree, resting upon a carved wooden base, length 43 cm

Finely carved Chinese marine ivory (walrus) bridge, mid 20th…

Carved Chinese Marine Ivory Bridge, Mid-20th Century

Finely carved Chinese marine ivory (walrus) bridge, mid 20th century

Large ivory tusk this finely carved tusk, featuring an African…

African Female Bust Ivory Tusk with Intricate Carvings

Large ivory tusk this finely carved tusk, featuring an African female bust, with intricately carved head dress, showing a tribal village scene, which is fitted to a polished. Granite base. Total, height 80 cm

Pair of Chinese carved tusks, in the natural form, carved with…

Chinese Dragon Carved Tusks with Wildlife Declaration (2)

Pair of Chinese carved tusks, in the natural form, carved with dragons amongst cloud scrolls with flaming pearls, with Wildlife statuary Declaration, length 55 cm (2). Provenance: Purchased Dr. To Kwong on Ivory, Queens St, Hong Kong, 1972, (receipt) then…

Chinese carved ivory tusk, in the natural form, carved with two…

Dragon Ivory Tusk with Wildlife Declaration

Chinese carved ivory tusk, in the natural form, carved with two dragons in cloud scrolls, with flaming Royal pearl, with Wildlife Statuary Declaration, length 74 cm. Provenance: Purchased Dr. To Kwong on Ivory, Queens St, Hong Kong, 1972, (receipt) then…

Chinese carved ivory bridge, carved in the form of a landscape…

Chinese Ivory Landscape Bridge with Wildlife Statuary

Chinese carved ivory bridge, carved in the form of a landscape with figures and temples, supported with Wildlife statuary Declaration, length 28 cm purchased: Dr. Kwong On Ivory Hong Kong, 1927 (receipt), then the Yeung Estate

Large Chinese carved ivory tusk, in the natural form, carved…

Chinese Dragon Ivory Tusk with Wildlife Statuary Declaration

Large Chinese carved ivory tusk, in the natural form, carved with dragon amongst cloud scroll, supported by Wildlife statuary Declaration, length 77 cm purchased: Dr Kwong On Ivory, Hong Kong 1972/73, then the Yeung Estate

Pair of Chinese carved ivory tusks, in the natural form, carved…

Dragon Carved Ivory Tusks with Wildlife Declaration

Pair of Chinese carved ivory tusks, in the natural form, carved with dragons disputing a flaming Royal pearl amongst cloud scrolls, with Wildlife statuary Declaration, length 51 cm (2). Provenance: Purchased Dr.To Kwong On Ivory, Queens St, Hong Kong,…

A large vintage carved ivory tusk, probably African in origin,…

African Ivory Tusk Carving: Herd of Elephants in Forest

A large vintage carved ivory tusk, probably African in origin, carved with a herd of ten elephants in a forest, setting, signed G. Rungu underside and mounted in a palisander stand to one end, height 19.5 cm, width 68 cm

A carved ivory puzzle ball, being held up by three standing…

Ivory Puzzle Ball on Elephant Base with Tusk and Box

A carved ivory puzzle ball, being held up by three standing elephants on a circular leaf base, a carved tusk & a box, early 20th century, the tusk with a procession of five graduated elephants on a wood stand, the ivory covered box carved with dragons (3)…

A large Chinese ivory brush pot, carved with scholars &…

Chinese Ivory Brush Pot with Scholar and Immortal Carvings

A large Chinese ivory brush pot, carved with scholars & immortals in relief, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, depicting the scene of an idiom: Hua long Dian Jing - paint the dragon, dot the eyes, & the story of the cowherd & the weaver girl meeting at the…

Indian carved ivory figure group, depicting an elephant with…

Carved Ivory Elephant Group with Small Companion

Indian carved ivory figure group, depicting an elephant with tusks, with smaller elephant by its side with trunk turned upwards, a/f, mounted on rectangular base, height 7 cm and length 14.5 cm

Japanese carved ivory cribbage board, of flattened tusk form,…

Dragon Border Ivory Cribbage Board

Japanese carved ivory cribbage board, of flattened tusk form, with interior pierced panel, surrounded by border with rampant dragon, length 23 cm

Vintage Chinese ivory carved tusk well carved ivory tusk, with…

Carved Chinese Ivory Dragon Triptych on Stand

Vintage Chinese ivory carved tusk well carved ivory tusk, with a triptych of carved dragon scenes. With silver plated plaque bearing engraved motto. On fitted carved wood stand. This item may not be exported. (Length 93 cm

Vintage Oriental carved ivory elephant bridge carved ivory…

Carved Ivory Elephant Bridge - Vintage Oriental

Vintage Oriental carved ivory elephant bridge carved ivory bridge of seven elephants. This item may not be exported. C:1930. (Length 53 cm

Vintage oriental carved ivory elephant bridge of seven carved…

Carved Ivory Elephant Bridge - Vintage Oriental Décor

Vintage oriental carved ivory elephant bridge of seven carved ivory elephant figures. C:1930. (Length 53 cm

An Anglo-Indian rosewood elephant bench seat, circa 1920, a…

Rosewood Elephant Bench with Ivory Tusks and Chain Decoration

An Anglo-Indian rosewood elephant bench seat, circa 1920, a pair of chain decorated elephants with ivory tusks and nails with a simple, detachable plank seat, height 54 cm, length 129 cm, width 60 cm

Carved ivory tusk, Chinese mid 20th century having an…

Intricately Carved Chinese Ivory Tusk with Village Scene

Carved ivory tusk, Chinese mid 20th century having an intricately carved village scene, length 30 cm, height 16 cm.

Early 19th century carved Japanese ivory tusk group figure…

Japanese Ivory Buddha and Musicians Group

Early 19th century carved Japanese ivory tusk group figure modelled with Buddha surrounded by musicians, signed to the base

Antique carved ivory tusk section all carved with monkeys,…

Carved Ivory Tusk with Monkeys and Octopus Design

Antique carved ivory tusk section all carved with monkeys, octopus amongst mountainous woodland on natural burr root base scattered with carved monkeys in ivory (some faults). 30 cm

A large and finely carved Canton export ivory tusk vase, 19th…

19th Century Canton Ivory Tusk Vase with Intricate Carvings

A large and finely carved Canton export ivory tusk vase, 19th century carved in deep relief to all surfaces with scenes of figures at various pastimes and occupations within architecture and foliage on a finely pierced ground

Ivory carved elephant bridge featuring five elephants linked by…

Elephant Herd Bridge Sculpture on Carved Timber Stand

Ivory carved elephant bridge featuring five elephants linked by trunk and tail and increasing in size from the right possibly representing a herd, the far left side carved into a bush, comes on a carved timber stand, length 25 cm, height 12 cm

Antique Chinese carved ivory tusk depicting eight (8) various…

Chinese Ivory Tusk with Seated Characters and Trees

Antique Chinese carved ivory tusk depicting eight (8) various seated & reclining characters amongst trees. Late Qing, C:1900. On a timber stand. 65 cm long Provenance: acquired by the vendor's parents when living in Asia between 1950-70s. In 1972

Chinese late Qing (1880-1912) carved ivory tusk, with finely…

Late Qing Ivory Tusk with Intricate Carving and Stand

Chinese late Qing (1880-1912) carved ivory tusk, with finely detailed carving depicting numerous figures performing a multitude of tasks set amongst blossoming trees, mounted on a carved hardwood stand, tusk length 106 cm approx, height as photographed 45…

A substantial Chinese Qing period carved ivory tusk depicting…

Carved Ivory Tusk of Eight Immortals Voyaging

A substantial Chinese Qing period carved ivory tusk depicting the Eight Immortals voyaging to the Feast of Peaches, adrift on a boat with a superstructure carved as a gnarled and ancient pine, the rudder and furled sail as a lotus leaves and flowers…

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory lidded container, the oval…

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

A Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Shibiyama tusk vase, signed…

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…

A massive mammoth ivory tusk carving, of a Chinese sage, seated…

Chinese Sage Ivory Tusk Carving

A massive mammoth ivory tusk carving, of a Chinese sage, seated with his robe gathered around him, holding a book. Seal mark under the base. Height 26 cm. On wooden stand.

An old Chinese ivory tusk, the extensive village scene…

Chinese Ivory Tusk with Village Scene and Temple

An old Chinese ivory tusk, the extensive village scene including numerous buildings, figures and trees, the temple and flags that fit to the top requiring some attention. Some damage. Length of tusk 62.5 cm

Chinese ebonised graduated elephants with ivory tusks (ornament…

Ebonised Elephant Ornament with Ivory Tusks

Chinese ebonised graduated elephants with ivory tusks (ornament display)

A fine Chinese carved ivory tusk with stand c.1940's depicting…

Mythical Dragon Ivory Tusk with Stand

A fine Chinese carved ivory tusk with stand c.1940's depicting intertwining mythical dragons amongst scrolling clouds tusk, length 56 cm

A Chinese ivory large hippopotamus tusk bridge, ornately carved…

Chinese Ivory Hippopotamus Tusk Bridge with Village Scenes

A Chinese ivory large hippopotamus tusk bridge, ornately carved and pierced with village scenes. Length on fitted wood stand 30 cm

A small antique Chinese ivory relief carved plaque, Qing…

Chinese Ivory Plaque with Deity and Landscape

A small antique Chinese ivory relief carved plaque, Qing Dynasty, late 19th to early 20th century, depicting a figure gesturing towards a female deity hovering upon clouds, in a traditional landscape setting with rockwork and mountains, a bridge and pine…

Sterling silver mounted elephant ivory tusk c.1940, length  68…

1940 Elephant Ivory Tusk with Sterling Silver Mounting

Sterling silver mounted elephant ivory tusk c.1940, length 68 cm, approx. 2200gr

A vintage Oriental carved ivory elephant, mid 20th century,…

Carved Ivory Elephant with Ruby Eyes and Gilded Accents

A vintage Oriental carved ivory elephant, mid 20th century, naturalistically carved with ruby style eyes and gilded nails and tusks, height 8.5 cm, width 13 cm

An exceptional large old carved ivory tusk, finely detailed as…

Large Ivory Tusk Carved as Goddess with Floral Branches

An exceptional large old carved ivory tusk, finely detailed as a goddess, natural curved tusk form, the standing goddess in traditional robes with a floral branch held to her right hand, a further basket of flowers to her left, her coiffured hair adorned…

A 19th century Chinese Canton ivory cribbage board, carved from…

Chinese Ivory Dragon Cribbage Board

A 19th century Chinese Canton ivory cribbage board, carved from an elephant tusk section with well carved dragon in vines border, length 18.5 cm

An old Canton Chinese ivory cribbage board, carved from an…

Antique Chinese Ivory Cribbage Board with Dragon Border

An old Canton Chinese ivory cribbage board, carved from an elephant tusk section with a border of dragons in foliage, screw plug with original pegs, length 22 cm

An old Canton Chinese ivory cribbage board, carved from an…

Antique Cantonese Ivory Cribbage Board with Dragon Border

An old Canton Chinese ivory cribbage board, carved from an elephant tusk section with a border of entwined dragons in vines, screw plug with original pegs, length 19 cm

An old Chinese carved mammoth ivory figure, of a seated sage,…

Seated Sage: Chinese Mammoth Ivory Carving

An old Chinese carved mammoth ivory figure, of a seated sage, drawing his robes around him, old stained and cracked ivory tusk tip section. Signed under the base. Height 8 cm

A Japanese marine ivory carving of a peasant gatherer and child.…

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

A Japanese marine ivory carving of Kwannon, the goddess seated…

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

An Oriental carved ivory tusk end section, the gnarly trunk…

Carved Ivory Tusk with Traditional Musicians and Attendants

An Oriental carved ivory tusk end section, the gnarly trunk form supporting eight traditional musicians and attendant figures, brown stained finish, signed with calligraphy to the base, minor losses. Height 15 cm

A carved ivory tusk c.1950's length 56 cm, weight: 1260gms

1950s Carved Ivory Tusk - 56cm, 1260g

A carved ivory tusk c.1950's length 56 cm, weight: 1260gms

An Africa carved ivory tusk c.1940's depicting a tribal elder…

1940s Ivory Tusk with Tribal Elder on Stand

An Africa carved ivory tusk c.1940's depicting a tribal elder mounted on wooden stand total height 38.5 cm

A Chinese carved ivory tusk, 19-20th century, pierced and…

Carved Chinese Ivory Tusk with Village Scene

A Chinese carved ivory tusk, 19-20th century, pierced and carved with a village scene, figures walking up and down, laden horses, row boats and houses on fitted stand, length 27 cm

A carved and pierced ivory tusk, 19th/20th century, the…

Intricately Carved Ivory Tusk with Figures and Landscapes

A carved and pierced ivory tusk, 19th/20th century, the slightly curved tapering tusk intricately carved overall in pierced relief with groups of figures variously occupied, including dignitaries with attendants, and warriors on foot and on horseback, in…

A good tall Chinese late 19th century carved ivory brush holder…

Late 19th Century Carved Ivory Brush Holder

A good tall Chinese late 19th century carved ivory brush holder C. 1890, the elephant tusk section finely carved with a continuous scene of figures, pagodas and trees on a background of intricate pierced intersecting circles. Wooden base. Height 22.5 cm

A Chinese carved ivory tusk c.1950's carved with intricate…

Intricately Carved Chinese Ivory Tusk, 1950s

A Chinese carved ivory tusk c.1950's carved with intricate pierced work depicting figures and architectural landscape scenes tusk length 30.8 cm

A large Chinese carved ivory tusk with stand c.1950's carved…

Intricately Carved Chinese Ivory Tusk with Mythical Dragons

A large Chinese carved ivory tusk with stand c.1950's carved with intricate pierced work depicting mythical dragons, flowers and scrolling waves tusk length 80 cm

An old and elaborately carved Chinese ivory tusk, the extensive…

Elaborate Chinese Ivory Tusk with Landscape and Figures

An old and elaborately carved Chinese ivory tusk, the extensive landscape with multiple figures ad buildings, includes temples, figures on horseback, etc. Various elements pinned to the top. Length 60 cm, raised on carved fitted tapered wooden stand.

Ivory tusks. Pair on timber stand, carved & decorated with the…

Lucky God Ivory Tusks with Bijin Scrimshaw

Ivory tusks. Pair on timber stand, carved & decorated with the seven lucky Gods, the verso scrimshawed with Bijin and signed, length 24 cm (each)

Ivory tusks. Pair on timber stand, carved & decorated with the…

Lucky Gods and Bijin Ivory Tusks on Stand

Ivory tusks. Pair on timber stand, carved & decorated with the seven lucky Gods, the verso scrimshawed with Bijin and signed, length 32 cm (each)

A Japanese Meiji carved ivory tusk ornament on wooden plinth C.…

Meiji Ivory Tusk Ornament with Sparrows and Grape Vine

A Japanese Meiji carved ivory tusk ornament on wooden plinth C. 1910, finely carved with a line of five sparrows in a grape vine. The leaves and vines extremely well and deeply carved in full relief. Length 53 cm including stand.

Chinese carved ivory tusk, mid-20th century, depicting a…

Carved Ivory Tusk: Chinese Village Scene

Chinese carved ivory tusk, mid-20th century, depicting a village scene, length 35.5 cm

A fine large pair of antique shibayama ivory vases, Meiji…

Antique Shibayama Ivory Vases with Bird and Flower Motifs

A fine large pair of antique shibayama ivory vases, Meiji period, 1865-1912, Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk, exquisitely decorated in gold, coral, mother-of-pearl and depicting various birds including fowl and auspicious red crested cranes…

A Chinese Qing export ivory tusk carving, late 19th early 20th…

Qing Ivory Carving of Birds and Blossom Branches

A Chinese Qing export ivory tusk carving, late 19th early 20th century, depicting birds and blossom branches, on stand, 28 cm high

An Indian ivory tusk carved with tigers chasing large elephants.…

Tigers Hunting Elephants: Ivory Carving from India

An Indian ivory tusk carved with tigers chasing large elephants. Height 29 cm

Meiji period Japanese bronze elephant ivory tusks, impressed…

Meiji Era Bronze Elephant Ivory Tusks on Stand

Meiji period Japanese bronze elephant ivory tusks, impressed marks on oval stand, 33 cm length

A Japanese carved ivory tusk, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Japanese Ivory Tusk with Village Scenes and Pines

A Japanese carved ivory tusk, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with village scenes and pines, housed on a fitted wooden stand, signed Seigyoku, 30 cm long