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 very good ivory figure of Budai, late Qing Dynasty, 19th…

Ivory Budai Figure with Tiger and Bat

A very good ivory figure of Budai, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, A tiger at his feet, holding a bat in one hand, his large hat supported on end of his long staff, a four character seal to base, 29.5 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's Melbourne, 17th-18th…

A carved ivory group, Qing Dynasty of Budai seated at ease with…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Carving of Budai with Five Boys

A carved ivory group, Qing Dynasty of Budai seated at ease with his right hand holding a string of beads, wearing loosely fitted robes exposing his chest and round belly, his cheerful face with laughing expression, and surrounded by five small boys in…

A pair of vintage ivory figures, in the form of an elephant in…

Vintage Ivory Elephant with Buddha Figure

A pair of vintage ivory figures, in the form of an elephant in ornate jewelled full body caparison carrying the Buddha on his back, the Buddha seated on lotus throne in protective pose, each figure a mirror image of the other, attached to a decorated…

Antique Chinese Qing ivory fertility Buddha, (19th century)…

Qing Ivory Fertility Buddha with Five Infants

Antique Chinese Qing ivory fertility Buddha, (19th century) well carved in reclining pose, laughing with 5 infants upon him, 21 cm wide, on carved wooden stand 23.5 cm wide.

A pair of vintage ivory elephant figures, in ornate jewelled…

A pair of vintage ivory elephant figures, in ornate jewelled full body caparison carrying the Buddha on his back, the Buddha seated on lotus throne in protective pose, each figure a mirror image of the other, attached to a decorated ivory base which sits…

Lovely Japanese Meiji period ivory hand of Buddha Citron,…

Meiji Ivory Buddha Hand with Citron and Frog

Lovely Japanese Meiji period ivory hand of Buddha Citron, accented with leaves foliage and a small frog, length 7 cm

An antique signed Japanese ivory figure of a sage, Meiji period,…

Signed Japanese Ivory Sage Figure with Kirin and Dragon

An antique signed Japanese ivory figure of a sage, Meiji period, 1868-1912, Intricately carved depicting the seated figure holding a sceptre and a small, Buddha figure on a lotus throne and encircled by a writhing kirin and dragon, both with mother of…

Three Chinese ivory figures, 19th-20th century, including an…

Chinese Ivory Figures with Wood Stands and Box

Three Chinese ivory figures, 19th-20th century, including an old fisherman, 19th century, a 'Budai' monk, 20th century, and an old scholar, early 20th century, wood stands (two), a box and a wooden box, 16 cm high (tallest)

A Japanese happy Buddha statue, carved ivory, Meiji period,…

Meiji Ivory Happy Buddha Statue (10 words)

A Japanese happy Buddha statue, carved ivory, Meiji period, 19th century, two character mark to base, 14 cm high

Carved ivory Chinese deity (Af) depicting a laughing Buddha,…

Laughing Buddha Ivory Carving

Carved ivory Chinese deity (Af) depicting a laughing Buddha, arms akimbo. 17 cm

Oriental carved ivory Buddha figure the Head of Buddha…

Carved Ivory Buddha Figure with Crown and Base

Oriental carved ivory Buddha figure the Head of Buddha surmounted by a carved, pierced crown, on carved wood robe form base, height 46 cm, total. .

Well carved Japanese ivory seated Buddha, depicted seated with…

Japanese Ivory Seated Buddha on Lotus Base

Well carved Japanese ivory seated Buddha, depicted seated with eyes down cast and robes draped from shoulders, hands joined on carved wooden double lotus base, height 8 cm, 13 cm (with stand)

A Chinese carved ivory laughing Buddha, holding a staff and…

Carved Ivory Laughing Buddha with Staff and Fruit

A Chinese carved ivory laughing Buddha, holding a staff and fruit, on carved wood base, tip of staff damaged. Height 29 cm.

A Chenghua Buddha head Ming Dynasty ivory and wood. Height 14…

Chenghua Buddha Head: Ivory and Wood Sculpture

A Chenghua Buddha head Ming Dynasty ivory and wood. Height 14 cm (ivory only)

Carved ivory Buddha, possibly from Laos, old patina, height 14.…

Laotian Ivory Buddha Sculpture

Carved ivory Buddha, possibly from Laos, old patina, height 14.5 cm, depth 4 cm, width 5.5 cm

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 Chinese ivory figure of the Buddha Pu-tai, carved standing…

Chinese Ivory Buddha with Children and Reishi Fungus

A Chinese ivory figure of the Buddha Pu-tai, carved standing with two children clambering on his shoulders, he holds a reishi fungus in his left hand. On carved double lotus plinth base. Signed with two character mark underneath. On wooden stand. Height…

A fine Burmese openwork ivory Stupa. Myanmar, early 19th…

Openwork Ivory Stupa with Seated Buddha Image

A fine Burmese openwork ivory Stupa. Myanmar, early 19th century, the finial in the form of a bell-shaped stupa, carved from a single piece of ivory except for the parasol finial, enshrining an image of a seated Buddha in the witness position behind a…

Ivory carved temple of hexagonal form with five Buddha figures,…

Hexagonal Ivory Buddha Temple with Engravings

Ivory carved temple of hexagonal form with five Buddha figures, engraved with leaves & flowers. Provenance: Cammack Collection. Height 28 cm

An extremely fine mammoth ivory carving of a beautiful young…

Cambodian Mammoth Ivory Buddha on Naga Throne

An extremely fine mammoth ivory carving of a beautiful young Buddha seated on a Naga throne, stylistically Cambodian, mid 20th century, wearing a simple off the shoulder robe folded in pleats falling from the left shoulder and a simple cap, sheltered by…

Good Indian carved ivory Buddha, depicted seated with legs…

Carved Ivory Buddha on Ornate Lotus Pedestal

Good Indian carved ivory Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, with robes draped over shoulder and hands in mudras, resting on pedestal with figures and ornate lotus backdrop, the whole raised on inlaid wooden stand, height 23.5 cm

An Indian ivory temple of hexagonal form with five Buddha…

Indian Ivory Temple with Five Buddha Figures

An Indian ivory temple of hexagonal form with five Buddha figures, engraved with leaves and flowers. Height 28 cm

Ivory carved Chinese Buddha figure on a timber stand. Height…

Chinese Ivory Buddha on Timber Stand

Ivory carved Chinese Buddha figure on a timber stand. Height not including stand 13 cm

An antique Japanese carved ivory figure of guanyin, 19th…

19th Century Japanese Ivory Guanyin Figure

An antique Japanese carved ivory figure of guanyin, 19th century, the bodhisattva modelled standing holding up her vase and with a figure of Buddha in her headdress, standing on a lotus head supported by figures of a boy and a demon, incised and part…

A rare ivory Buddha head, the Gandhara style of a peaceful,…

Gandhara Ivory Buddha Head, 19th Century

A rare ivory Buddha head, the Gandhara style of a peaceful, young face with feminine Countenance, 19th century, with downcast eyes & long slender ears, the hair combed up & ending in a bun on top of the head, on fitted wood base. Condition: very good with…

An Oriental carved ivory Buddha figure. Height 11.5 cm

Carved Ivory Buddha Figure - 11.5cm Height

An Oriental carved ivory Buddha figure. Height 11.5 cm

A Chinese carved ivory Buddha on wooden stand, Qing Dynasty,…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Buddha on Stand

A Chinese carved ivory Buddha on wooden stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 16.5 cm overall

Japanese ivory Amida Buddha figure 12 cm height

12cm Japanese Ivory Amida Buddha Figure

Japanese ivory Amida Buddha figure 12 cm height

A Chinese ivory carving of a Buddha, raised on wooden stand.…

Chinese Ivory Buddha on Wooden Stand

A Chinese ivory carving of a Buddha, raised on wooden stand. Height 15 cm

A Chinese Dehua figure of Budai, 18th/19th century, the figure…

Dehua Budai Figure with Ivory Tinged Glaze

A Chinese Dehua figure of Budai, 18th/19th century, the figure seated holding rosary beads covered in a ivory tinged glaze, 8 cm high

Three vintage Oriental ivory figures, mid 20th century, an…

Vintage Oriental Ivory Figures

Three vintage Oriental ivory figures, mid 20th century, an elegant Chinese lady in a serpentine pose, having inked hair and carrying, a fan, a small Japanese lady in kimono carrying a parasol, and a seated, meditative Buddha with tightly coiled hair,…

A 19th century Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Meiji Ivory Okimono with Daruma Buddha Finial on Stand

A 19th century Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), with the Daruma Buddha finial, on an accompanying wooden stand, 11 cm high including stand

An ivory carved guanyin statue, with eighteen arms, seated on…

18-Armed Guanyin Statue on Lotus Throne

An ivory carved guanyin statue, with eighteen arms, seated on lotus throne, each arm holding attributes or in mudra, the uppermost supporting a statue of the buddha. Incised signature underneath. On wooden stand, height 24.5 cm

A Japanese ivory figure of Hotei, the laughing Buddha. Height…

Japanese Ivory Laughing Buddha Figure

A Japanese ivory figure of Hotei, the laughing Buddha. Height 13.5 cm (af)

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).

Indonesian ivory figure of Buddha. Depicting 'Calling the earth…

Indonesian Buddha on Coiled Naga

Indonesian ivory figure of Buddha. Depicting 'Calling the earth to witness,' upon a coiled naga. Height 20 cm

Good Chinese carved ivory Buddha figure face of Buddha, with…

Carved Ivory Buddha Figure with Pierced Crown and Stand

Good Chinese carved ivory Buddha figure face of Buddha, with pierced and carved crown, fine age cracks to face, signed to base, on fitted wood stand, height 21 cm carved ivory face only.

A 19th century Japanese black lacquered and carved ivory pocket…

Japanese Ivory Pocket Shrine with Carved Buddha

A 19th century Japanese black lacquered and carved ivory pocket shrine, the oval section rectangular black lacquered body with gilt and red lacquered highlights, one signed, the two carved ivory doors with water lily decoration, some faults to hinges,…

A ivory carved and pierced head of Guanyin, elongated earlobes…

Ivory Guanyin Head with Crown and Earrings

A ivory carved and pierced head of Guanyin, elongated earlobes framing the face with Downcast eyes, China, mid 20th century wearing an elaborate Crown with a central Buddha and dangling earrings, the reverse carved with folds of cloth, on a pierced…

An ivory Buddha, 10 cm high, 8.5 cm wide, on a carved stand,…

Ivory Buddha on Carved Stand: 14 cm High

An ivory Buddha, 10 cm high, 8.5 cm wide, on a carved stand, overall 14 cm high.

A late 19th/ early 20th century Indian ivory carving of goddess…

Indian Ivory Carving Set with Elephant and Buddha

A late 19th/ early 20th century Indian ivory carving of goddess Lakshmi, together with an Indian carved elephant and a Chinese Buddha. Height 4 cm-15.5 cm.

A vintage ivory pagoda, mid 20th century, the relief carved…

Vintage Ivory Pagoda with Buddha Inside

A vintage ivory pagoda, mid 20th century, the relief carved pagoda with inked lotus flower, leaf, bird and figural motifs, a pair of doors opening to reveal a Buddha within, height 34 cm

Fine antique or later carved ivory figure of a reclining Buddha,…

Carved Ivory Reclining Buddha on Wooden Base

Fine antique or later carved ivory figure of a reclining Buddha, on wooden base, 14 cm long (ex Falk collection)

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

Ivory Buddha figure, height 7 cm

Small Ivory Buddha Figure (7cm)

Ivory Buddha figure, height 7 cm

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

Antique Chinese carved ivory Buddha 7.5 cm high approx.

Carved ivory Buddha from ancient China

Antique Chinese carved ivory Buddha 7.5 cm high approx.

19th century carved ivory figure of a Buddha, finely carved…

Carved Ivory Buddha on Slab Base

19th century carved ivory figure of a Buddha, finely carved Chinese buddha on ivory slab base

An ivory Buddha head, the coronet with turquoise and coral…

Turquoise and Coral Buddha Head on Rosewood Stand

An ivory Buddha head, the coronet with turquoise and coral glass beads on a rosewood stand. Height 10 cm

A carved ivory sculpture of a seated Buddha. Height 11 cm

Seated Buddha Ivory Sculpture - 11cm Height

A carved ivory sculpture of a seated Buddha. Height 11 cm

A Chinese ivory statue of a seated Buddha on a carved timber…

Chinese Ivory Seated Buddha on Carved Timber Stand, Republic Period

A Chinese ivory statue of a seated Buddha on a carved timber stand, Republic period, 10 cm high overall

Antique carved ivory figure of a sleeping Buddha on an ebonised…

Carved Ivory Sleeping Buddha on Ebonised Mount

Antique carved ivory figure of a sleeping Buddha on an ebonised mount, 16.5 cm width

A rare Sri Lanka ivory standing Buddha, 18th-19th century, 16…

Rare Sri Lankan Ivory Standing Buddha, 18th-19th Century

A rare Sri Lanka ivory standing Buddha, 18th-19th century, 16 cm high. Provenance: A private colleciton, Sydney.

Chinese carved ivory Buddha circa 1930s, 7 cm high approx.

1930s Chinese Carved Ivory Buddha, 7cm High

Chinese carved ivory Buddha circa 1930s, 7 cm high approx.

An early 20th century ivory Buddha on stand, height 13 cm

Early 20th Century Ivory Buddha on Stand (13cm)

An early 20th century ivory Buddha on stand, height 13 cm

Various small antique ivory carvings including standing Buddha,…

Antique Ivory Carvings Collection

Various small antique ivory carvings including standing Buddha, 7.2 cm elephant, deer, lions, dog and deer under tree (qty)

A Japanese ivory shrine in the form of a stepped pagoda, the…

Japanese Ivory Pagoda Shrine with Seated Buddha

A Japanese ivory shrine in the form of a stepped pagoda, the central doors opening to reveal a seated Buddha. Height on separate wooden plinth base 27.5 cm

An ivory figure of a Buddha, height 6 cm

6cm Ivory Buddha Figure

An ivory figure of a Buddha, height 6 cm

Chinese Republic (1912-1949) carved ivory Buddha, signed to…

Carved Ivory Buddha on Stand, Chinese Republic Era

Chinese Republic (1912-1949) carved ivory Buddha, signed to base, on carved wooden stand, 11 cm high (total.) Ex: Private collection Sydney

A Chinese carved ivory seated Buddha, his open robe showing his…

Ivory Seated Buddha: Chinese Carved Corpulence

A Chinese carved ivory seated Buddha, his open robe showing his corpulent belly. Height 7.5 cm

A vintage ivory okimono of a Buddha face, Meiji period,…

Meiji Buddha Face Okimono

A vintage ivory okimono of a Buddha face, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the jovial well detailed face with pendulous lobes, signed to the reverse, length 4.5 cm

A Chinese ivory Buddha on a hardwood stand, 11 cm high

Chinese Ivory Buddha on Hardwood Stand (11cm)

A Chinese ivory Buddha on a hardwood stand, 11 cm high

Oriental carved ivory & bone temple carving to roof and base,…

Carved Ivory Temple Buddha Shrine

Oriental carved ivory & bone temple carving to roof and base, with shrine opening from two doors to seated Buddha within, character mark to base, height 28 cm approx. Small loss to base.

Small ivory carving of Buddha early to mid 20th century. Pre…

Small Buddha Ivory Carving, 20th Century

Small ivory carving of Buddha early to mid 20th century. Pre CITES. Height 4 cm. Good condition

Chinese ivory Buddha figure circa 1920, together with a wooden…

1920 Chinese Ivory Buddha with Wooden Stand

Chinese ivory Buddha figure circa 1920, together with a wooden stand, height 8.5 cm

Chinese Ivory Buddha figure circa 1920, together with a wooden…

Chinese Ivory Buddha Figure with Wooden Stand

Chinese Ivory Buddha figure circa 1920, together with a wooden stand, height 8.5 cm approx

Antique carved ivory Buddha, C:1900, on timber stand, 9.5 cm…

Carved Ivory Buddha on Timber Stand, 1900

Antique carved ivory Buddha, C:1900, on timber stand, 9.5 cm high

Antique Chinese carved ivory reclining Buddha, figure on stand,…

Carved Ivory Reclining Buddha on Stand

Antique Chinese carved ivory reclining Buddha, figure on stand, 8 cm wide approx

A vintage ivory head of Buddha carving and a small comb,…

Ivory Buddha Head Carving and Comb

A vintage ivory head of Buddha carving and a small comb, utilising the natural curvature of the tusk, carved and pierced in low relief with the calm visage of the Buddha, engraved characters underside to cartouche, and; a small comb with a pierced frame,…

Carved Ivory Buddha on wooden stand. Total height 9.5 cm

Miniature Ivory Buddha on Wooden Stand

Carved Ivory Buddha on wooden stand. Total height 9.5 cm

Ivory figure of Buddha on a stand

Buddha Figure on Stand

Ivory figure of Buddha on a stand

Carved ivory Hotei 'Laughing Buddha' figure on wood stand,…

Ivory Laughing Buddha on Wood Stand - 11cm

Carved ivory Hotei 'Laughing Buddha' figure on wood stand, height 11 cm .

Antique small carved ivory figure of Buddha

Carved Ivory Buddha Figurine

Antique small carved ivory figure of Buddha

Vintage Indian ivory Buddha, 8 cm high, 6 cm long including…

Vintage Indian Ivory Buddha Statue

Vintage Indian ivory Buddha, 8 cm high, 6 cm long including stand

Vintage Oriental ivory Buddha figure on stand seated Buddha on…

Vintage Ivory Buddha Figure on Stand with Fitted Wood Base

Vintage Oriental ivory Buddha figure on stand seated Buddha on fitted wood stand. This item may not be exported. (Height 10 cm approx, total C:1940. Sydney private collection.

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

Small vintage carved ivory figure of Buddha, on wooden stand, 7…

Vintage Carved Ivory Buddha on Wooden Stand

Small vintage carved ivory figure of Buddha, on wooden stand, 7 cm high approx (including stand)

Chinese ivory figure of Budai, with wood stand. Height 5.5 cm

Chinese Ivory Budai Figure on Wood Stand

Chinese ivory figure of Budai, with wood stand. Height 5.5 cm

Vintage Chinese ivory Buddha figure, with mother of pearl…

Antique Ivory Buddha with Mother of Pearl Decoration

Vintage Chinese ivory Buddha figure, with mother of pearl decoration, 3.5 cm high approx

Antique carved ivory Buddha on a timber stand

Carved Ivory Buddha on Timber Stand

Antique carved ivory Buddha on a timber stand

Antique carved ivory Buddha on a timber stand

Carved Ivory Buddha on Timber Stand

Antique carved ivory Buddha on a timber stand

Good antique carved ivory laughing Buddha

Carved Ivory Laughing Buddha Antique

Good antique carved ivory laughing Buddha

Three antique small figures of Buddha one silver and one ivory…

Antique Buddha Figures: Silver, Ivory, and More (or simply "Antique Buddha Figures")

Three antique small figures of Buddha one silver and one ivory tallest measures 10 cm including base (3)

Vintage carved ivory figure of Buddha 4 cm high.

Miniature Carved Ivory Buddha Figurine

Vintage carved ivory figure of Buddha 4 cm high.

Mammoth ivory Buddha holding umbrella, 5.2 cm

Mammoth Ivory Buddha with Umbrella

Mammoth ivory Buddha holding umbrella, 5.2 cm

Three carved ivory Buddha on stands 4 cm high approx without…

Set of Three Miniature Carved Ivory Buddha Statues

Three carved ivory Buddha on stands 4 cm high approx without stands

Three antique Chinese ivory figures includes standing Buddha…

Antique Chinese Ivory Buddha and Figures (Set of 3)

Three antique Chinese ivory figures includes standing Buddha etc tallest measures 13.8 cm high, including stand (3)

Chinese ivory Buddha, depicted seated with one leg resting on…

Chinese Ivory Buddha Sculpture with Exposed Belly, 10cm Height

Chinese ivory Buddha, depicted seated with one leg resting on knee, the other holding a scroll, with belly exposed, height 10 cm (including wooden stand)

Antique Chinese carved ivory Buddha head carved ivory head with…

Carved Chinese Ivory Buddha Head with Symbolic Headdress

Antique Chinese carved ivory Buddha head carved ivory head with symbolic headdress, height 7 cm approx). .

Small Chinese carved ivory Buddha 8.5 cm height

Miniature Ivory Buddha Statue

Small Chinese carved ivory Buddha 8.5 cm height

Carved ivory stand of five Buddha

Five Buddha Ivory Stand

Carved ivory stand of five Buddha

Chinese Craved ivory pendant and necklace, the pendant in the…

Buddha Pendant with Carved Ivory Bead Necklace

Chinese Craved ivory pendant and necklace, the pendant in the form of a Buddha, the necklace in carved ivory beads

Chinese carved ivory Buddha statue and carved spinach jade…

Carved Chinese Buddha & Jade Bangle, Mid 20th Century

Chinese carved ivory Buddha statue and carved spinach jade bangle, mid 20th century, Buddha 8.5 cm overall

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

Chinese carved ivory Buddha & stand carved ivory figure of…

Carved Ivory Buddha on Wood Stand

Chinese carved ivory Buddha & stand carved ivory figure of Buddha, on fitted carved wood stand, height 8 cm total.