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 ivory story telling sculpture on stand, depicting Japanese…

Japanese Storytelling Sculpture

An ivory story telling sculpture on stand, depicting Japanese in various settings. Height 20 cm

Two various vintage Japanese carved ivory figures including…

Vintage Japanese Carved Ivory Figures (not for export)

Two various vintage Japanese carved ivory figures including standing Farmer Sowing Rice, signed to base, height 9 cm and a seated figures group, height 5 cm approx. NB These items may not be exported

A Japanese hair ornament, ivory and ebony. Length 13.5 cm.

Japanese Ivory and Ebony Hair Ornament

A Japanese hair ornament, ivory and ebony. Length 13.5 cm.

Pair of Japanese export ivory serviette rings, and one other,…

Japanese Ivory Serviette Rings Trio

Pair of Japanese export ivory serviette rings, and one other, early 20th century. Diameter 4.5 cm max

Small vintage Japanese ivory carved apple, 2.7 cm high approx.

Miniature Ivory Japanese Carved Apple

Small vintage Japanese ivory carved apple, 2.7 cm high approx.

A Japanese ivory figure of a fisherman. Repaired. Height 9.5 cm

Japanese Ivory Fisherman Figure (Repaired)

A Japanese ivory figure of a fisherman. Repaired. Height 9.5 cm

Antique ivory napkin ring, Japanese carved ivory napkin ring…

Antique ivory napkin ring, Japanese carved ivory napkin ring with detailed scholar scenes

Vintage Japanese ivory lotus flower, C: 1920, family heirloom,…

1920 Japanese Ivory Lotus Flower Heirloom

Vintage Japanese ivory lotus flower, C: 1920, family heirloom, height 6 cm

Two Japanese carved and polychrome ivory bird figures. Height 2.…

Japanese Ivory Bird Figures

Two Japanese carved and polychrome ivory bird figures. Height 2.5 cm. (2)

Two Japanese ivory Okimonos with seal to base, late Meiji…

Japanese Ivory Okimonos of Buddha and Deity

Two Japanese ivory Okimonos with seal to base, late Meiji period, 1868-1912, the carved ivory depicting a standing Buddha and a deity, each with seals to the base. Height 6 cm, and smaller

A Japanese carved ivory button; foliate motif, diameter 40 mm.

Japanese Ivory Button with Foliate Motif

A Japanese carved ivory button; foliate motif, diameter 40 mm.

Antique Japanese ivory figure of a geisha head height 5 cm…

Japanese ivory geisha head figurine

Antique Japanese ivory figure of a geisha head height 5 cm approx. Note: this item cannot be exported.

Small Japanese Meiji period ivory carving, depicting a…

Meiji Ivory Carving: Fisherman and Son Under Tree

Small Japanese Meiji period ivory carving, depicting a fisherman and his Son by a tree, 9 cm high

19th century Japanese carved ivory figurine (A/F)

19th Century Japanese Ivory Figurine (A/F)

19th century Japanese carved ivory figurine (A/F)

Vintage Japanese ivory Buddha figure, Signed to base. On wood…

Signed Vintage Japanese Ivory Buddha Figure on Wood Stand

Vintage Japanese ivory Buddha figure, Signed to base. On wood stand. Height 4 cm (figure only).

Small Japanese carved ivory figure lady with flowers on wooden…

Japanese Ivory Lady with Flowers

Small Japanese carved ivory figure lady with flowers on wooden base, 16 cm height

Japanese ivory figure. Old man. Signed to base. Height 5 cm.…

Japanese Ivory Old Man Figure

Japanese ivory figure. Old man. Signed to base. Height 5 cm. W22g

A Japanese ivory back Scratcher. Length 41 cm.

Japanese Ivory Back Scratcher - 41cm Length

A Japanese ivory back Scratcher. Length 41 cm.

A Japanese shibayama inlaid ivory page turner, late Meiji…

Shibayama Inlaid Ivory Page Turner with Insects

A Japanese shibayama inlaid ivory page turner, late Meiji period, circa 1900 the long rectangular and slightly shaped page turner, with two finely inlaid and engraved insects on one side, a butterfly with mother of pearl wings and a coral-bodied ladybird.…

A carved ivory depicting a Japanese geisha figure. Height 17 cm

Japanese Geisha Ivory Carving - 17cm

A carved ivory depicting a Japanese geisha figure. Height 17 cm

A Japanese ivory Meiji period figure of Woodsman. Resting on a…

A Japanese ivory Meiji period figure of Woodsman. Resting on a large bundle of firewood. Some losses. Width 14 cm

1920's Japanese carved ivory bird one claw missing, height 4.5…

Japanese Ivory Bird with Missing Claw

1920's Japanese carved ivory bird one claw missing, height 4.5 cm approx.

A Japanese ivory carving of Daikoku, seated on rice bales with…

Japanese Ivory Carving of Daikoku with Mallet and Rice Bales

A Japanese ivory carving of Daikoku, seated on rice bales with his large mallet raised above his head. Old crack and repair. Raised on wooden stand. Overall height 12.5 cm

Japanese carved ivory button, of circular form, carved with…

Japanese Ivory Dragon Button

Japanese carved ivory button, of circular form, carved with dragon motif, signed, diameter 4 cm

A Meiji period Japanese ivory cigarette holder; carved,…

Meiji Ivory Cigarette Holder with Carved Sage by Toshiyasu

A Meiji period Japanese ivory cigarette holder; carved, featuring an old sage and signed Toshiyasu, size 9 x 1.4 cm.

Antique Japanese carved ivory figure of man, C1920. Standing…

Japanese Ivory Carved Man, c.1920

Antique Japanese carved ivory figure of man, C1920. Standing figure of a man, height 9.5 cm

Japanese late Miji period carved ivory bowl witj applied carved…

Miji Ivory Bowl with African Animal Figures

Japanese late Miji period carved ivory bowl witj applied carved African animal figures, height 6.5 cm approx). .

1920's Japanese carved ivory bird figure on a timber stand,…

Japanese Ivory Bird Figure on Timber Stand

1920's Japanese carved ivory bird figure on a timber stand, beak chipped, 13.5 cm high including stand.,

Antique Japanese carved ivory seated gentleman, with bird on…

Japanese Ivory Carving with Bird, Cat, and Stand

Antique Japanese carved ivory seated gentleman, with bird on shoulder and cat to side, on timber stand, C1930's, signed to base missing pieces

A Japanese ivory figure of Hotei, modelled standing with a…

Japanese Ivory Hotei Figure with Treasure Sack

A Japanese ivory figure of Hotei, modelled standing with a treasure sack slung over his shoulder, the sack and his robes decoratively engraved. Signed. Height 10 cm

Antique Japanese ivory red tinge bird figurine c1920, signed to…

Japanese Ivory Bird Figurine, Signed, c.1920

Antique Japanese ivory red tinge bird figurine c1920, signed to base,6 cm high

Antique Japanese carved ivory erotic figure, Length 5 cm approx.

Japanese Ivory Erotic Carving

Antique Japanese carved ivory erotic figure, Length 5 cm approx.

A Japanese ivory figurine. Taisho period to mid 20th century.…

Japanese Ivory Geisha Figurine with Shamisen, 14.5cm

A Japanese ivory figurine. Taisho period to mid 20th century. Depicting a standing geisha holding her shamisen. Height 14.5 cm

A vintage ivory Oni face, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the mythical…

Meiji Ivory Oni Face Sculpture

A vintage ivory Oni face, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the mythical horned devilish figure with a broad grimace, signed to the reverse, length 4.5 cm

A signed Japanese ivory walking cane handle, Meiji period…

Signed Japanese Ivory Walking Cane Handle with Noh Masks

A signed Japanese ivory walking cane handle, Meiji period 1868-1912, signed Gyokuzan, the rounded handle carved as a cluster of twenty individual theatrical Noh masks, two character signature to neck, length 4 cm

Japanese carved ivory pendant, in the form of a mans head,…

Japanese Ivory Pendant of Bearded Man's Head

Japanese carved ivory pendant, in the form of a mans head, depicted with beard and moustache with mouth slightly open, height 4 cm

Japanese ivory figure of a fisherman. Standing holding his…

Japanese ivory figure of a fisherman. Standing holding his catch leaning on a staff. Raised from a wooden base. Height 26 cm

Antique parasol with signed Japanese carved ivory handle circa…

Antique Japanese Ivory-handled Parasol with Stains

Antique parasol with signed Japanese carved ivory handle circa 1900, the later replaced fabric lining with some Stains

A small Japanese ivory carving of a tea house and hut beside a…

Japanese Ivory Carving of Tea House and Hut

A small Japanese ivory carving of a tea house and hut beside a bridged stream beneath a gnarled ancient pine, length 12.5 cm.

Two Japanese carved ivory studies of birds, a pigeon and a hawk,…

Japanese Ivory Bird Carvings with Inlaid Eyes

Two Japanese carved ivory studies of birds, a pigeon and a hawk, with shell inlaid eyes, both with losses to their feet. Length 11 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

Meiji period ivory figure man holding scroll and flower signed…

Meiji Ivory Figure with Scroll and Flower

Meiji period ivory figure man holding scroll and flower signed to base (age crack to base), measures 11.6 cm

Antique Japanese ivory geisha girl figure 11.5 cm high approx,…

Antique Japanese Ivory Geisha Girl Figure

Antique Japanese ivory geisha girl figure 11.5 cm high approx, losses to base

Japanese carved ivory fisherman figure. Signed to base. Height…

Japanese Ivory Fisherman Statue - Signed

Japanese carved ivory fisherman figure. Signed to base. Height 11 cm weight 146gms

A Japanese sectional ivory figure of farmer, with basket and…

Japanese Ivory Farmer Figurine with Basket and Vegetables

A Japanese sectional ivory figure of farmer, with basket and fallen vegetables. Signed. Height 15.5 cm.

Two Japanese ivory page turners, Meiji period, 19th century, 24…

Meiji Ivory Page Turners

Two Japanese ivory page turners, Meiji period, 19th century, 24 cm and 26 cm high

Lovely pair of Japanese whist shibayama counters, of…

Japanese Shibayama Whist Counters with Insect Decoration

Lovely pair of Japanese whist shibayama counters, of rectangular form, decorated with insects, in ivory and lacquer, slight a/f to one, length 9 cm (2)

A antique Japanese carved ivory figurine, probably Showa period,…

Japanese Ivory Eagle Attacking Snake on Turtle Figurine

A antique Japanese carved ivory figurine, probably Showa period, early to mid 20th century. Carved, etched and lightly inked, depicting an eagle attacking a snake upon the back of a turtle. Height 6.5 cm

A Japanese carved ivory erotic group, Meiji or Taisho period…

Japanese Erotic Ivory Carving, Meiji/Taisho Period

A Japanese carved ivory erotic group, Meiji or Taisho period modelled as partly clothed couple in erotic embrace, with inked incised decoration, unsigned. Width 5 cm

Japanese ivory fitting, Meiji period (1868-1912), inlaid in…

Meiji Ivory Shibayama-style Bird and Peony Fitting

Japanese ivory fitting, Meiji period (1868-1912), inlaid in shibayama-style with birds amongst peony sprays. Length 4.8 cm

A Japanese Meiji period ivory figure of a woman dressed in…

Meiji Ivory Woman with Fans

A Japanese Meiji period ivory figure of a woman dressed in patterned kimono and obi she holds two fans. Slight loss, height 15 cm

Three Japanese carved ivory geisha figures, depicting see no…

Japanese Ivory Geisha Trio: See, Speak, Hear No Evil

Three Japanese carved ivory geisha figures, depicting see no evil, speak no evil hear no evil, C1930's, height 5 cm tallest

Two Japanese ivory carvings of elephants, Meiji/Taisho period.…

Japanese Ivory Elephant Carvings

Two Japanese ivory carvings of elephants, Meiji/Taisho period. Height 5 cm max

A Japanese Meiji carved ivory circular lidded trinket box,…

Meiji Ivory Tiger Trinket Box

A Japanese Meiji carved ivory circular lidded trinket box, engraved and stained, a tiger to the lid, minor loss to lid edge, signed, diameter 6.5 cm.

A small Japanese ivory two piece erotic carving, H.4 cm

Japanese Ivory Erotic Carving, H.4 cm

A small Japanese ivory two piece erotic carving, H.4 cm

Japanese ivory box with elephants

Elephant-adorned Japanese Ivory Box

Japanese ivory box with elephants

Antique Japanese ivory figure of a man standing figure holding…

Japanese Ivory Flag Bearer Figurine

Antique Japanese ivory figure of a man standing figure holding a flag. Signed to base. Height 17 cm

Antique Japanese ivory geisha figurine c1920, height 10 cm…

Japanese Ivory Geisha Figurine, c1920

Antique Japanese ivory geisha figurine c1920, height 10 cm approx

Two small Japanese ivory Noh masks, Meiji period (1868-1912).…

Meiji Period Japanese Ivory Noh Masks (Pair)

Two small Japanese ivory Noh masks, Meiji period (1868-1912). Height 3.7 cm max

Four Japanese carved ivory figures, of a hen and three chicks,…

Japanese Ivory Hen and Chicks Figures

Four Japanese carved ivory figures, of a hen and three chicks, polychrome decorated. Height 5 cm - 1 cm. (4)

A Japanese ivory figure, Meiji period, 1865-1912, delicately…

Japanese Ivory Carving of Man with Sticks

A Japanese ivory figure, Meiji period, 1865-1912, delicately carved and depicting an expressive man with a furrowed brown before a stacked bundle of sticks, well detailed to the hands, face and clothing with engraving and inking; red signature underside.…

A Japanese carved marine ivory statue of the mask maker, 20th…

Japanese Marine Ivory Mask Maker Statue

A Japanese carved marine ivory statue of the mask maker, 20th century, 6 cm high

Two Japanese carved ivory statues with hand coloured finishes,…

Japanese Ivory Statues with Hand Coloured Finishes

Two Japanese carved ivory statues with hand coloured finishes, 20th century, seal marks to bases, 6.5 cm high each

A Japanese carved ivory figure of a lady and child on ivory…

Japanese Ivory Lady and Child Figure on Stand

A Japanese carved ivory figure of a lady and child on ivory stand. Height 19 cm. Width 7 cm

A vintage ivory ornament of a mask, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a…

Meiji Ivory Mask Ornament

A vintage ivory ornament of a mask, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a serene mask figure with inked hair and facial features, hollowed to the rear with ring and signature, length 4.5 cm

Small antique Japanese carved ivory figure, approx 10 cm high

Japanese Ivory Carved Figure, 10cm High

Small antique Japanese carved ivory figure, approx 10 cm high

An early Japanese ivory of a wood chopper height 11 cm

Japanese Ivory Wood Chopper Figurine

An early Japanese ivory of a wood chopper height 11 cm

Japanese ivory budgerigar figure circa 1920, 4.3 cm high

1920 Japanese Ivory Budgerigar Figure, 4.3 cm High

Japanese ivory budgerigar figure circa 1920, 4.3 cm high

A small Japanese ivory carving of a young boy rat catcher some…

Japanese Ivory Rat Catcher Carving

A small Japanese ivory carving of a young boy rat catcher some faults, height 4.5 cm

Circa 1930 Japanese carved ivory pagoda figure, height 30 cm

1930 Japanese Carved Ivory Pagoda Figure (30cm)

Circa 1930 Japanese carved ivory pagoda figure, height 30 cm

Two antique Japanese ivory bird figurines one with yellow…

Japanese Ivory Bird Figurines, c1920, Signed

Two antique Japanese ivory bird figurines one with yellow tinges the other with orange tinges, c1920, signed to base, 8.5 cm widest

Antique Japanese Meiji period carved ivory plaque standing…

Meiji Ivory Wall Plaque with Standing Figure

Antique Japanese Meiji period carved ivory plaque standing figure, applied to fabric plaque for wall hanging. Height 11 cm (figure)

A Japanese carved ivory figure of Ebisu, the god of fishermen…

Japanese Ivory Ebisu Figure with Raised Foot and Fan

A Japanese carved ivory figure of Ebisu, the god of fishermen and luck, one foot raised on his sack while fanning himself. Two character signature on red lacquer tablet inset to base. Damage to fan. 5.5 cm x 10 cm

Meiji period carved ivory figure man holding peach signed to…

Meiji Ivory Figure of Man Holding Peach (10.6cm)

Meiji period carved ivory figure man holding peach signed to base, measures 10.6 cm height

An old Japanese carved ivory figure of a geisha, she stands in…

Japanese Geisha Ivory Carving

An old Japanese carved ivory figure of a geisha, she stands in traditional dress with fan, her left hand raised supporting a parasol, shaft absent. Height 11.5 cm

Japanese carved ivory figure, depicting a farmer with hoe and…

Japanese Ivory Farmer Figure

Japanese carved ivory figure, depicting a farmer with hoe and basket over his shoulder, a/f, height 14 cm

A pair of antique Japanese bronze Noh masks, Meiji period,…

Antique Japanese Bronze Noh Masks on Ivory Plaques

A pair of antique Japanese bronze Noh masks, Meiji period, 1868-1912, finely cast male masks mounted upon ivory plaques, length 7 cm, width 6 cm

Japanese Meiji period ivory figure group, carved in the form of…

Meiji Ivory Figure of Elderly Man with Fruit Basket

Japanese Meiji period ivory figure group, carved in the form of an elderly man carrying basket of fruit with bird on shoulder, height 18 cm, a/f with Wildlife statuary declaration from owner.

Two Japanese painted carved ivory pheasants each of a painted…

Japanese Ivory Pheasant Figures (Pair)

Two Japanese painted carved ivory pheasants each of a painted carved ivory pheasant figure, height 4 cm each.

Japanese carved ivory Hotai figure signed to base, height 6 cm.

Japanese Carved Ivory Hotai Figure - Signed (6cm)

Japanese carved ivory Hotai figure signed to base, height 6 cm.

Japanese carved ivory sage figure signed to base, height 5 cm. ,

Signed Ivory Sage Figure from Japan

Japanese carved ivory sage figure signed to base, height 5 cm. ,

Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) carved ivory pheasant, 17.5 cm wide.…

Meiji Ivory Pheasant Carving

Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) carved ivory pheasant, 17.5 cm wide. Ex: Private collection Sydney

Three Japanese carved bone and marine ivory ornaments, 19th and…

Japanese Carved Bone and Ivory Ornaments

Three Japanese carved bone and marine ivory ornaments, 19th and 20th century, one mounted on later wooden base 12 cm high overall

A Japanese ivory miniature of a Squirrel, the naturalistically…

Japanese Ivory Squirrel Miniature on Rock

A Japanese ivory miniature of a Squirrel, the naturalistically modelled squirrel standing on a rock, its front paw upon a small pinecone; with bordered characters underside. Height 5 cm

A carved Japanese ivory Hotei figure of a standing Hotei/Buddha…

Smiling Hotei Ivory Figure with Sack and Staff

A carved Japanese ivory Hotei figure of a standing Hotei/Buddha smiling and carrying his sack hanging from the staff over his shoulder. Signed. Height 8.5 cm

A Japanese sectional ivory figure of a strolling shamisen…

Ivory Shamisen Player Figurine, Late Meiji Period

A Japanese sectional ivory figure of a strolling shamisen player, late Meiji period. Plectrum absent, height 21.5 cm.

Early Japanese ivory standing man figure, hand painted…

Japanese Ivory Standing Man Figure

Early Japanese ivory standing man figure, hand painted decoration. Signed to base. On wood stand. Height 7.5 cm (figure only).

Early Japanese carved ivory figure, signed to base. Height 12.5…

Japanese Ivory Carving, Signed, 12.5cm, Provenance Seale Family

Early Japanese carved ivory figure, signed to base. Height 12.5 cm approx. Provenance: Seale Family, Sydney

A Japanese carved ivory and wood erotic figure and a ceramic…

Japanese Erotic Figures: Ivory, Wood & Ceramic

A Japanese carved ivory and wood erotic figure and a ceramic erotic figure group

A vintage Japanese ivory figure of a great Dane, the recumbent…

Japanese Ivory Great Dane Figure

A vintage Japanese ivory figure of a great Dane, the recumbent figure resting its head upon crossed paws, signature and himatoshi underside, width 5.5 cm

A Meiji Period (1868-1911) bronze tray with centre reserve with…

Meiji bronze tray with ivory figures

A Meiji Period (1868-1911) bronze tray with centre reserve with carved ivory figures, signed verso. 24 cm diameter

Japanese antique carved ivory bird, on a branch, C1920.

Carved Ivory Bird on Branch, Japanese Antique (C1920)

Japanese antique carved ivory bird, on a branch, C1920.

A fine signed Japanese ivory and timber Woodcutter figure,…

Signed Japanese Woodcutter Figure with Enamel and Inlay

A fine signed Japanese ivory and timber Woodcutter figure, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the figure of an older man with a pipe sitting upon a carved boulder base, his axe and a wrapped bundle of sticks beside him, the figure's clothing finely carved and…

A Japanese ivory figure, Meiji period, 1865-1912, carved to…

Meiji Ivory Figure of Man with Fan and Money Bag

A Japanese ivory figure, Meiji period, 1865-1912, carved to depict a man with a furrowed brow holding a fan and a money bag, with light engraving and brown inking; red signature underside. Height 10.5 cm

A Japanese ivory figure, Meiji period, 1865-1912, carved to…

Meiji Ivory Jovial Man Holding Dish

A Japanese ivory figure, Meiji period, 1865-1912, carved to depict a jovial man holding up a dish, with good engraving and inking to the clothing, raised on a small oval base with cross hatching and characters underside. Height 10 cm

Antique Japanese ivory figure of a young man holding a light in…

Japanese Ivory Figure with Light, Flowers and Fan

Antique Japanese ivory figure of a young man holding a light in one hand and flowers and a fan in the other, circa 1920's, signed to base, height 17 cm approx. Note: this item cannot be exported

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure of a standing…

Meiji Ivory Farmer with Fruit Basket

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure of a standing farmer in traditional robe, his gardening tool over his left shoulder, he holds a basket of fruit to his front, further fruit mounted to the shaped circular base, signed. Height 14 cm