oriental objects - ivory
604 item(s) found, 1-50 shown:
A Japanese Meiji ivory animal group carving, depicting linked lions tigers monkeys and elephant on a black wood stand. Repairs length 29 cm
A Japanese Meiji ivory animal group carving, depicting a troupe of monkeys on a log bridge over a carved wood river and rock stand. Repairs length 44 cm
A pair of Chinese ivory Buddhist monk figures, with ink hairwork details standing on silver inlaid champleve cloisonne stands. Height 16 cm
A late 19th century Chinese ivory okimono carved of an immortal wearing long robe holding a child. 20 cm high 7 cm wide.
Chinese carved ivory figure of a wood collector, on a carved wooden base, signed artist signature to base. Height 28 cm
Ivory carved Chinese figure of an Immortal. Height including timber stand - 39 cm
A 19th century Indian ivory panel carved of peasants each in tradition al costume holding a water ewer with trees above. 20 cm high 7.5 cm wide.
A Japanese ivory okimono. Meiji period (1868-1911, carved of a peasant wearing a decorated tunic and sandals. 22 cm high.
A Japanese ivory miniature Shodana Meiji period of typical form, with three pair of cupboard doors, one pair with a silver quail handle, and each carved with figures of a thicket gatherer, a boy catching a turtle, women gathering grain, a basket merchant,…
A Japanese ivory carving of a master and an apprentice Meiji period both set on a straw mat, the carpenter holding a Tamagushi, wearing a gown showing, the workshop's name, [Yamata Shouten, shop of Yamata's],…
A Chinese export rectangular ivory box 19th century, the cover and sides profusely carved with panels of figures in pavilions and shading by blossom and fir trees, within scrolling foliage, raised on four bat feet,
A carved Chinese export ivory box 19th century of rectangular form, the interior and, the bottom covered with felt, the exterior carved with panels of ornamental shaped of daily street view of a idyllic small town during summer,…
A Japanese gilt lacquer, ivory and Shibiyama figure of a geisha Meiji period, the standing figure with carved ivory head, hair comb, hands holding a peony, feet and sandals,…
Three ivory pieces 19th century . A Chinese rectangular carved panel of two dragons casing a flaming pearl set in a wooden stand; a paper knife carved with a tiger, and a Japanese netsuke of a foe dog and ball,
Two Japanese ivory netsukes, one of a seated man smoking a pipe with a dog by his side, (possibly Chinese) ; and a sleeping man, resting his head on a wicker encased drum
An ivory figure of a lady tea servant Meiji period dressed up in floral-patterned kimono, the lady leaning forward, with her face raised, while holding a saucer with teacup. Inscribed mark
Chinese signed Calligraphist ivory wrist rest. Hand drawn traditional scene of a model in a Studio, and extensive verse in characters. Split to body. Length 17 cm
Good Indian carved ivory figure of an elephant, with howdah, riders and attendants.
Chinese carved ivory figure of a man, 18.5 cm with stand
Chinese carved ivory seal in the form of a temple, lion.
Chinese carved ivory figure of a tiger, and cubs. 9 cm long.
Two Indian carved ivory figures of Krishna and Parvati, 20th century He wearing a Crown surmounted by a crescent moon a mandala about his head holding his attributes in four hands,…
A Chinese ivory carving of a lady with a fish, Qing dynasty, 19th century
A carved ivory circular box, Japanese, 19th century
A Japanese polychrome ivory figure of a Goddess, 19th century, the painted and gilt figure finely carved, standing in long robes, signature and red seal. 24.5 cm high
A Japanese carved ivory figure Meiji period of a lady dressed up in kimono, bare foot, the geisha holding a pair of scissors to one of, the sleeves as if to cut a thread, marked,
A Japanese ivory figure of a falconer Meiji period well carved with tinted accents, he with an expectant expression, and holding, the falcon in his left hand, incised signature Shinsho to base
A pair of Japanese ivory statues of Takasago Meiji period well carved and rendered in classical pose with each holding their attributes; she with broom and he with rake and fan, tinted accents to robes, incised signatures Shinsho to base
A Japanese ivory figure of a scholar Meiji period well carved with a benign contemplative expression holding his beard, a branch of plum blossom in his left hand, tinted, incised signature Shinsho to base
A large Japanese ivory figure of woodcutter Meiji period, the woodcutter smiling, smoking from a pipe in one hand and holding a lantern in the other, carrying a pack of logs on his back, equipped with a large knife and a pouch, stepping on a stone,…
A Chinese carved ivory figure, Qing Dynasty of an old man with Qing-Dynasty-style long braid, standing slightly leaning forward, two hands joining and hiding below, the sleeves, with a gentle smile on his face as if greeting someone,…
Four Chinese figures of immortals, in carved ivory each holding their appropriate attributes, 25 cm, 14 cm, 13 cm, 13 cm high respectively
A Japanese ivory carved Okimno and a Shibayama bamboo stand Meiji period (1868-1912), each signed, the okimono carved as a tubular stand depicting a writhing dragon amongst the clouds,…
A Japanese ivory and wooden Shibayama inlaid okimono, the figural scene depicts a Japanese priest who holds a parasol attempting to cast out a group of oni, set upon a circular timber plinth, all with select details inlaid with shibaya,…
A Japanese ivory Okimonon of a Famer late Meiji period (1868-1912), signed carved in the traditional manner, the farmer holds some rice sheathes in his hand with chickens pecking at his feet, inset plaque to base, together with a timber plinth,…
A Chinese miniature carved ivory temple 20th century, the segmented cylindrical body profusely decorated with relief carved figural panels, centred by two doors enclosing three seated figures of worship (two figures now detached from their base,…
Two Chinese Dehua moulded libation cups, 17/18th century, Kangxi period. A large Prunus cup with ivory-white glaze 8 cm high, 12 cm wide; and a rhinoceros horn-shaped cup with a dragon and various animals, 6.3 cm high, 10.…
A Japanese ivory okimono, 1868-1912, Meiji period. Depicting a street vendor holding up a young child, signed. 20 cm high
A Japanese wood and ivory okimono, 1913-1926, Taisho period. Of a shamisen player, signed on a red lacquer tablet. 17.5 cm high
A Chinese stained ivory chess set, early 20th century
A Chinese ivory group, 18th/19th century, Qing Dynasty, with an immortal flanked by a tiger and a dragon, in a rocky outcrop, well-carved fitted hardwood base 16 cm high (21 cm with stand)
A Cantonese lobed ivory casket and cover, 19th century, Qing Dynasty. Finely pierced and carved with genre scenes in bands of eight segments. 23 cm high, 16.5 cm. Diameter at mouth (variable)
A Japanese stained ivory Shibayama okimono, 1913-1926, Taisho period. Figures at leisure. 9.2 cm high
A Chinese Dehua prunus cup, late 17th century, Kangxi period. Well-moulded, covered in a fine ivory-white glaze, fitted wood base. 7 cm high. Provenance: private NSW collection; Spink Auction label, lot 208 to base of stand
An exceptional pair of large Chinese ivory wrist rests, 19th century, Qing Dynasty, each one finely carved with immortals and attendants descending from a mountain temple, surrounded by pine trees and clouds, fitted hardwood stands, fitted box. 30.…
A large Chinese fan-shaped ivory plaque, late 19th century, Qing Dynasty.…
A Chinese ivory floral display, circa 1900, late Qing dynasty. Finely carved with an arrangement of flowers, featuring chrysanthemums in a lotus form basket. 12 cm high. Provenance: Melbourne private collection
A fine Chinese ivory wrist rest, 19th century, late Qing Dynasty. Very well carved with Daoist immortals standing on clouds amongst pines, before heavenly pagodas, fitted hardwood stand, fitted box. 30.5 cm high. Provenance: Melbourne private collection.…
A Japanese embellished ivory card case, Meiji period, 1868-1912, with a landscape design in polychrome lacquer