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 pair of Chinese ivory horses with fitted wooden stand Af.…

Chinese Ivory Horses with Semi-Precious Stone Decoration

A pair of Chinese ivory horses with fitted wooden stand Af. Decorated with semi- precious stones. Height 15 cm (without stand)

An antique ivory study of a lion, early 20th century, depicting…

Antique Ivory Lion Study, Early 20th Century

An antique ivory study of a lion, early 20th century, depicting a realistically modelled recumbent growing male lion, height 5.5 cm, width 13.5 cm

Pair of Chinese ivory elephants on carved hardwood stands, mid…

Chinese Ivory Elephant Pair on Hardwood Stands

Pair of Chinese ivory elephants on carved hardwood stands, mid 20th century

Large Chinese carved ivory model of an elephant, early 20th…

Chinese Ivory Elephant Carving, Early 20th Century

Large Chinese carved ivory model of an elephant, early 20th century

Pair of vintage Chinese ivory horses on carved hardwood stands

Vintage Chinese Ivory Horse Pair on Hardwood Stands

Pair of vintage Chinese ivory horses on carved hardwood stands

Early Indian ivory elephant necklace & pendant circa 1930,…

1930 Indian Ivory Elephant Necklace & Pendant (38cm)

Early Indian ivory elephant necklace & pendant circa 1930, length 38 cm.

A richly carved and ornamented Oriental ivory elephant and…

Ornate Oriental Ivory Elephant with Figure

A richly carved and ornamented Oriental ivory elephant and figure, early 20th century. Provenance: Purchased by vendor from Sotheby's 1976, a caparisoned elephant with carved, inked and beaded dress, surmounted by a small standing figure holding…

Early Indian carved ivory elephant napkin ring circa 1930,…

1930 Indian Ivory Elephant Napkin Ring

Early Indian carved ivory elephant napkin ring circa 1930, height 3.5 cm approx.

A Chinese carved ivory elephant statue on carved wooden stand,…

Chinese Ivory Elephant Statue on Wooden Stand

A Chinese carved ivory elephant statue on carved wooden stand, late 19th early 20th century, 7 cm high overall

Ivory and gourd cricket cage Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) moulded…

Qing Dynasty Ivory and Gourd Cricket Cage with Lion Reticulation

Ivory and gourd cricket cage Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) moulded of tapering hexagonal form, featuring floral arrangements in vases interspersed by inscription, surmounted by an ivory double-tiered rim with pierced tortoise shell cover, worked in…

Pair of Chinese carved ivory horses, depicted in gallop, height…

Chinese Ivory Galloping Horse Pair

Pair of Chinese carved ivory horses, depicted in gallop, height 10.5 cm (including wooden stands). Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory Kylins, each depicted seated…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Kylins with Coloured Stones

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory Kylins, each depicted seated with one paw resting on stand, accented with tigers eyes and coloured stones, marks to bases, height 12.5 cm (with wooden stands), with statutory declaration,. Provenance: The Pullinger…

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory horses, depicted…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Carved Rearing Horses

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory horses, depicted rearing back on three legs with one leg in the air, each wearing traditional Chinese saddle harnesses, accented with coloured beads, marks to bases, height 8.5 cm (without stands), with statutory…

Five various antique Indian ivory elephants and one enamel…

Antique Indian Ivory and Enamel Elephant Collection

Five various antique Indian ivory elephants and one enamel elephant tallest 9.5 cm high, (5)

Good antique Chinese carved ivory horse figure length 20 cm…

Antique Chinese Carved Ivory Horse Figure (20cm)

Good antique Chinese carved ivory horse figure length 20 cm approx.

Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory seal, in the form of two…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Seal with Temple Lions

Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory seal, in the form of two temple lions each with a ball under paw, standing on a high oval base carved with bamboo and butterflies, height 8.5 cm, with statutory declaration. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington…

Carved ivory dragon boat, the boat with nine immortals on…

Dragon Boat with Nine Immortals

Carved ivory dragon boat, the boat with nine immortals on stained green bone base, carved wooden stand, 31 cm length

Large carved ivory sectional covered urn, all highly carved…

Carved Ivory Urn with Immortal Panels and Dragon Handles

Large carved ivory sectional covered urn, all highly carved with temple dogs, dragon handles and immortal panels raised on three claw feet, 51 cm height

A pair of Chinese carved ivory carriage figural groups finely…

Chinese Ivory Carriage Figural Groups

A pair of Chinese carved ivory carriage figural groups finely carved, of a chariot with seated driver and nobleman and noble women in the other carriage, drawn by two horses. Length 32.5 cm;Height: 30.5 cm

A monumental Chinese ivory carriage figural group finely carved,…

Chinese Ivory Carriage with Nobleman and Attendants

A monumental Chinese ivory carriage figural group finely carved, of a horse pulling a carriage with a seated nobleman. Surrounded with female attendants dressed in traditional costume, carved flowering plants and trees, birds etc. The whole raised on an…

Late 19th century Indian carved ivory elephant Howdah model…

Intricately Carved Ivory Elephant Howdah Model from 19th Century India

Late 19th century Indian carved ivory elephant Howdah model with intricate details

Late 19th century Indian carved ivory elephant Howdah model…

Intricate Carved Ivory Elephant Howdah Model from 19th Century India

Late 19th century Indian carved ivory elephant Howdah model with intricate details

Large ivory and bone temple sculpture with intricate engraved…

Intricate Temple Sculpture with Phoenix and Dragon Decoration

Large ivory and bone temple sculpture with intricate engraved foliage, phoenix and dragon decoration height 38 cm

Late 19th century Sino-Tibetan ivory figure group, carved in…

Sino-Tibetan Ivory Kwan Yin Figure on Lion

Late 19th century Sino-Tibetan ivory figure group, carved in the form of Kwan Yin seated on the back of Buddhist lion with attendant at feet, with later painting, script to back and carved verso, height 20.5 cm

Chinese ivory pedestal jar and cover, the cover set with dragon…

Chinese Ivory Dragon Pedestal Jar with Cover

Chinese ivory pedestal jar and cover, the cover set with dragon finial, above a pierced cylindrical body decorated with two dragons amongst stylised clouds, raised on a foliate base carved with geometric motifs, height 16.5 cm

Pair of Indian carved ivory salt & pepper shakers with Taj…

Indian Ivory Salt & Pepper Shakers with Taj Mahal Decoration

Pair of Indian carved ivory salt & pepper shakers with Taj Mahal decoration to front and elephant finials, height 11 cm

Antique Chinese carved ivory dragon bracelet

Carved Ivory Dragon Bracelet from China

Antique Chinese carved ivory dragon bracelet

A pair of vintage ivory emperor and Empress figures, the…

Vintage Ivory Emperor and Empress Figures on Thrones

A pair of vintage ivory emperor and Empress figures, the figures in full Imperial regalia seated upon elaborately carved dragon and phoenix thrones, with lightly engraved and inked decoration, raised on wooden stands, height 19.5 cm

A finely carved Chinese ivory dragon boat with figures, Qing…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Dragon Boat with Figures

A finely carved Chinese ivory dragon boat with figures, Qing Dynasty, later 19th century, finely carved, the boat with fourteen oarsmen and six officials, the boat ornamented with scales to the body, a chicken head to one end and a dragon head to the…

An antique Chinese ivory mystery ball on stand, early 20th…

Chinese Ivory Dragon Mystery Ball on Stand

An antique Chinese ivory mystery ball on stand, early 20th century, the finely carved dragon ball of multiple layers posted upon a cup and slender turned stem, the lower register with a female figure bearing a fly whisk and raised on a circular foot with…

A Chinese carved ivory container with pierced dragon design,…

Pierced Dragon Ivory Container

A Chinese carved ivory container with pierced dragon design, height 7.5 cm

Two various carved ivory letter openers including: Chinese bird…

Carved Ivory Letter Openers: Chinese & Indian Designs

Two various carved ivory letter openers including: Chinese bird and blossom decorated; and Indian carved elephant decorated.

A Chinese carved ivory picture stand with dragon decoration,…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Dragon Picture Stand

A Chinese carved ivory picture stand with dragon decoration, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 11 cm high

A set of four Anglo-Indian framed bird studies, hand-painted on…

Anglo-Indian Bird Studies on Ivory, 19th Century

A set of four Anglo-Indian framed bird studies, hand-painted on ivory, 19th century, panels 7 x 6 cm each, frames 19 x 12 cm overall

A pair of Chinese carved ivory horse statues, patinated finish…

Chinese Ivory Horse Statues with Turquoise and Coral

A pair of Chinese carved ivory horse statues, patinated finish studded with turquoise and coral, 19th/20th century, 15 cm high, 16 cm long

Victorian ivory, carved Chinese ivory cane handle with entwined…

Dragon-Adorned Victorian Ivory Cane Handle

Victorian ivory, carved Chinese ivory cane handle with entwined dragon decoration signed by the artist

A Chinese old carved ivory figure of a seated emperor, finely…

Elaborately Carved Chinese Ivory Emperor Figure

A Chinese old carved ivory figure of a seated emperor, finely detailed in elaborate robes and throne chair with multiple dragon highlights, height 17 cm.

Delightful Anglo-Indian carved ivory casket, of rectangular…

Anglo-Indian Ivory Casket with Elephant Feet

Delightful Anglo-Indian carved ivory casket, of rectangular form with hinged cover, pierced continuously with foliate and geometric motifs, resting on four elephant feet, with key, 11 cm x 26 cm x 12 cm

Pair of Chinese carved ivory vases, of slender baluster form…

Chinese Ivory Bird Vases

Pair of Chinese carved ivory vases, of slender baluster form with a waisted neck and flared lip, each decoratively carved with a pair of birds in an outdoor setting, in tones of red, green and yellow, with inscriptions to upper corners, raised on stepped…

Set of eight Chinese ivory 'Horses of Happiness,' each depicted…

Chinese Ivory Horses of Happiness Set

Set of eight Chinese ivory 'Horses of Happiness,' each depicted in various poses, with coloured manes and tails, height of tallest 7 cm (8)

Chinese carved ivory page turner, the handle depicting a robed…

Chinese Ivory Page Turner with Elder and Butterflies

Chinese carved ivory page turner, the handle depicting a robed elder and attendant, the decorated blade with butterflies, birds and flowers, length 30.5 cm

Chinese carved ivory figure group, depicting eight galloping…

Carved Ivory Horse Group on Timber Stand

Chinese carved ivory figure group, depicting eight galloping horses, the whole raised on a carved timber stand, height 11.5 cm and width 38 cm (including stand)

Pair of early Chinese ivory napkin rings with carved dragon…

Dragon Carved Ivory Napkin Rings

Pair of early Chinese ivory napkin rings with carved dragon decoration.

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…

A Chinese walking stick, carved ivory handle with dragon motif,…

Ivory-handled Chinese Walking Stick with Dragon Motif

A Chinese walking stick, carved ivory handle with dragon motif, silvered collar, palm wood shaft and brass ferrule, 19th century, 86 cm high

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

Dragon Turtle Ivory Seal with Carved Base

Chinese carved ivory seal, in the form of a dragon turtle, with carved seal to base, length 5 cm

Early 20th century carved Indian ivory finial, carved with four…

Carved Indian Ivory Finial with Four Lions

Early 20th century carved Indian ivory finial, carved with four lions, perched upon a lobed finial on wooden base, height 9 cm and 20 cm (including stand)

A collection of vintage Oriental ivory animal figurines, circa…

Vintage Ivory Animal Figurines with Stands

A collection of vintage Oriental ivory animal figurines, circa 1960s, nine small elephants of descending size, two horse figures and a prowling tiger, with three wooden stands, height: 4 cm, width 13 cm and smaller

A carved antique ivory figure of a warrior on horseback Slaying…

Ivory Warrior Slaying Dragon on Horseback

A carved antique ivory figure of a warrior on horseback Slaying dragon, height 12 cm

Two antique Chinese cigarette cases, carved and pierced ivory,…

Antique Chinese Ivory Cigarette Cases, Dragon Damaged

Two antique Chinese cigarette cases, carved and pierced ivory, circa 1900, dragon example damaged, the larger 8 x 6 cm

Chinese carved ivory cigarette holder decorated with a dragon,…

Dragon Carved Ivory Cigarette Holder

Chinese carved ivory cigarette holder decorated with a dragon, length 12.5 cm.

Four Chinese ivory etched pin dishes with intricate pierced…

Chinese Ivory Etched Pin Dishes with Landscape Scenes

Four Chinese ivory etched pin dishes with intricate pierced rims, and all decorated with etched traditional landscape and bird scenes, charactor marks to each, diameter 7.5 cm approx.

Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory pendant, in the form of mythical…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Mythical Bird Pendant

Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory pendant, in the form of mythical bird, with carved archaic decoration, length 3.5 cm the collection of the Late Dr Alexander Yu Fu Pau

Carved ivory elephant, depicted standing with trunk swinging…

Swinging Trunk Elephant Ivory Carving

Carved ivory elephant, depicted standing with trunk swinging downwards, height 8 cm and length 12 cm

Chinese ivory mystery ball, intricately carved multiple ball…

Dragon Ball Ivory Stand with Sage Model

Chinese ivory mystery ball, intricately carved multiple ball with dragon detail on elongated stand modelled of a robed sage

Two Indian Mughal style miniatures, night time (wedding?)…

Mughal Miniatures: Night Procession & Courtly Encounter

Two Indian Mughal style miniatures, night time (wedding?) procession 20 x 12 cm; & a Mughal emperor on horse meeting meeting ladies of the court 18 x 11 cm, ink & gouache on ivory panel.

Two vintage Chinese carved ivory vases on timber stands with…

Dragon Carved Ivory Vases on Timber Stands

Two vintage Chinese carved ivory vases on timber stands with dragon decoration, height 9.5 cm on stand.

Carved ivory Chinese pendant circa 1960s of a well carved…

Chinese Ivory Pendant with Phoenix and Dragon Scene

Carved ivory Chinese pendant circa 1960s of a well carved phoenix and dragon scene, size 5.5 x 4.4 cm. This item cannot be exported. Bought Hong Kong 1960s

Two antique Chinese carved ivory vases with intricate dragon…

Dragon-Adorned Antique Chinese Ivory Vases (10.5cm)

Two antique Chinese carved ivory vases with intricate dragon decoration, height 10.5 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

Eight small ivory horses exquisitely carved in fine detail,…

Exquisite Qing Dynasty Ivory Horse Carvings

Eight small ivory horses exquisitely carved in fine detail, probably Qing Dynasty.

Carved Chinese elephants, three well carved elephants on carved…

Exquisite Chinese Carved Elephant Trio on Base

Carved Chinese elephants, three well carved elephants on carved base, ex Christie's with label attached to base

Chinese carved ivory panel, of rectangular form, the top carved…

Chinese Ivory Panel with Dragon and Waves

Chinese carved ivory panel, of rectangular form, the top carved in relief with a dragon amongst swirling waves holding a flaming pearl, a/f, 7.5 cm x 6 cm

Victorian carved ivory sewing case, profusely carved Chinese…

Dragon Carved Ivory Sewing Case

Victorian carved ivory sewing case, profusely carved Chinese decoration of dragons amongst foliage with birds and butterflies with ivory fine needles

An antique Chinese ivory opium bottle with coral, blue glass…

Chinese Ivory Opium Bottle with Coral and Tiger's Eye Top

An antique Chinese ivory opium bottle with coral, blue glass and tiger's eye top, 19th century, 7 cm high

A pair of Chinese carved ivory horse and rider statues, on…

Chinese Ivory Horse and Rider Statues on Stands

A pair of Chinese carved ivory horse and rider statues, on wooden stands, early to mid 20th century, the larger 12 cm high overall

Two 19th century Chinese export ivory brise fans, each stick…

19th Century Chinese Ivory Brise Fans, Qing Dynasty

Two 19th century Chinese export ivory brise fans, each stick finely carved with figures in a landscape, one with central cartouche and monogramme, the other with vacant cartouche, guard sticks similarly decorated one with dragon, Qing dynasty 1644-1911,…

A Sri Lankan jewelled and carved ivory elephant, the animal…

Jewelled Elephant with Canopy and Gilt Metal Cloth

A Sri Lankan jewelled and carved ivory elephant, the animal caparisoned with a jewel encrusted gilt metal cloth and headdress, supporting a square canopy on its back pendent with further strings of jewels, 18 cm high

Pair of Chinese carved ivory horses, early 20th century, each…

Chinese Ivory Horse Pair with Stands

Pair of Chinese carved ivory horses, early 20th century, each naturalistically carved with a saddle and blanket, the collar with a tassel protruding from the chest, on wooden stands (2), height 22 cm width 17 cm

Very good Chinese carved ivory figure group, depicting a young…

Chinese Ivory Figure Group with Elephant and Woman

Very good Chinese carved ivory figure group, depicting a young woman with headdress seated above an elephant in a forest scene with palms and foliage, the ground well covered with various flowers, ferns and bamboo leaves protruding from rocky outcrops,…

A pair of carved ivory elephant statues on timber bases,…

A pair of carved ivory elephant statues on timber bases, 19th/20th century, 12 cm high, 14 cm long overall

An antique Chinese carved ivory statue of a man with dragon…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Statue: Man with Dragon Staff and Peonies

An antique Chinese carved ivory statue of a man with dragon staff and peonies, Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, 23.5 cm high

Two Indian marquetry elephant wall plaques with ivory inlay,…

Two Indian marquetry elephant wall plaques with ivory inlay, mid 20th century, the larger 43 cm wide

A large Chinese carved ivory three section tower, raised on…

A large Chinese carved ivory three section tower, raised on three legs with ball and claw feet and dragon faces to the top, the bottom section carved with a phoenix carrying deities in a forest to one side, the other side with musicians amongst the forest…

A Chinese carved ivory dragon boat, the boat with immortals and…

A Chinese carved ivory dragon boat, the boat with immortals and a central pagoda, sailing on waves of green dyed bone, attached to a carved rosewood base. 30 x 17 cm.

Chinese carved ivory obelisk form tower & stand, carved ivory…

Chinese carved ivory obelisk form tower & stand, carved ivory tower form, with carved dragon decoration, on carved wood stand, height 13.5 cm total.