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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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

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…

A vintage ivory elephant ornament, the carved model upon a…

Carved Ivory Elephant Ornament on Textured Stand

A vintage ivory elephant ornament, the carved model upon a textured organic rectangular stand, height 6 cm, length 10.5 cm, width 6.5 cm

A pair of Chinese carved ivory elephants, each with turquoise…

Chinese Ivory Elephants with Turquoise and Coral Caparisons

A pair of Chinese carved ivory elephants, each with turquoise and coral bejewelled caparisons, height 9.5 cm excl. stands

Pair of carved ivory horses, each on ivory base. Provenance:…

Carved Ivory Horse Pair on Bases

Pair of carved ivory horses, each on ivory base. Provenance: Estate of Australian collector. Wt. 270g (total). Height 9 cm (each)

A pair of carved ivory lidded containers with dragon head lugs…

Ivory Dragon Head Containers with Floral Relief Decoration

A pair of carved ivory lidded containers with dragon head lugs & floral relief decoration. Height 16 cm ea

A Chinese ivory immortal, carved standing holding in his right…

Chinese Ivory Immortal with Dragon Staff and Pipe

A Chinese ivory immortal, carved standing holding in his right hand a dragon headed staff and in his left a pipe. Two character signature under the base. Height 18 cm

Eight (8) pairs of good Chinese ivory chopsticks decorated with…

Chinese Ivory Chopsticks with Phoenix and Bird Designs

Eight (8) pairs of good Chinese ivory chopsticks decorated with Phoenix, birds, landscapes etc

Carved ivory calling card case, carved with dragon amongst cloud

Dragon Ivory Calling Card Case

Carved ivory calling card case, carved with dragon amongst cloud

An ornately carved Indian ivory boat C. 1920, the prow with…

Carved Indian Ivory Boat with Maharaja Cabin

An ornately carved Indian ivory boat C. 1920, the prow with carved birds body covered Maharaja cabin with standing attendant and twelve paddlers. On rectangular plinth. Length 40 cm.

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…

A vintage Indian ivory elephant with howdah, featuring an…

Vintage Indian Ivory Elephant with Howdah

A vintage Indian ivory elephant with howdah, featuring an elephant with decorative caparison, mahout and two figures in a relief carved and canopied howdah, on a small stand with turned feet, height 12.5 cm, length 9.5 cm, width 4.5 cm

An antique pair of Indian ivory elephants, the opposite pair of…

Antique Indian Ivory Elephant Pair with Raised Trunks

An antique pair of Indian ivory elephants, the opposite pair of elephants with raised and curled trunks, fissure lines to the bodies, height 10 cm, width 12 cm

Chinese carved ivory figure group, depicting two clam shells,…

Carved Ivory Figure Group with Garden Setting

Chinese carved ivory figure group, depicting two clam shells, delicately carved with figures in a garden setting, with trees, horse and ox, on a carved wooden stand, length 25.5 cm

Pair of Chinese carved ivory horses 10 cm

Carved Ivory Chinese Horse Pair

Pair of Chinese carved ivory horses 10 cm

A set of eight Chinese carved ivory Wang Mu horses, each finely…

Set of 8 Chinese Carved Ivory Wang Mu Horses

A set of eight Chinese carved ivory Wang Mu horses, each finely carved in a standing or prancing pose on individual wooden stand. Length approx. 6 cm

A set of three old carved ivory elephants, graduating in size,…

Graduating Ivory Elephant Trio with Age Cracking

A set of three old carved ivory elephants, graduating in size, age cracking evident. Heights from 55 to 7.5 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

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

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

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

A set of eight Chinese carved ivory 'Horses of Happiness', each…

Chinese Ivory 'Horses of Happiness' Set

A set of eight Chinese carved ivory 'Horses of Happiness', each in a different pose and raised on a conforming carved wood stand. Tallest height 7.3 cm. According to legend, the Emperor Nu-Wang who reigned in 746B.C. possessed eight horses which assisted…

Pair of Chinese finely carved and engraved elephant ivory…

Chinese Ivory Horse Pair on Stands

Pair of Chinese finely carved and engraved elephant ivory horses on fitted hardwood stands, early to mid 20th century. Pre CITES. Length 7.8 cm

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 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

Two vintage Chinese carved ivory horses, the mirror pair with…

Pair of Vintage Chinese Carved Ivory Horses on Stands

Two vintage Chinese carved ivory horses, the mirror pair with formal saddles and fittings, each raised on a fitted carved wood stand, length 7 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

Pair of Chinese ivory vases. Carved dragon to each. On carved,…

Dragon Carved Ivory Vases with Pierced Bases

Pair of Chinese ivory vases. Carved dragon to each. On carved, pierced bases. Wt. 211 (total). Height 15 cm (each)

A large African carved ivory lion. Length 21.5 cm

Ivory Lion Carving - 21.5cm

A large African carved ivory lion. Length 21.5 cm

Eight carved ivory Indian elephants with mahout and trappings.…

Carved Ivory Indian Elephant Set with Mahout and Trappings

Eight carved ivory Indian elephants with mahout and trappings. Various heights. Minor losses. (8)

An early 20th century finely carved ivory Asian elephant, its…

Fine Carved Ivory Asian Elephant from Flower Family Collection

An early 20th century finely carved ivory Asian elephant, its small ears slightly extended, all carved from one piece. Good detail. Length 13.5 cm, height 9 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

Pair of antique Chinese carved ivory horses, 8 cm high (tallest)

Antique Chinese Ivory Carved Horse Pair

Pair of antique Chinese carved ivory horses, 8 cm high (tallest)

Antique Chinese carved ivory temple lion seal, 6.5 cm high…

Carved Ivory Chinese Temple Lion Seal

Antique Chinese carved ivory temple lion seal, 6.5 cm high approx

A group of nine Oriental antique ivory elephants, early 20th…

Nine Antique Ivory Elephants in Graduated Walking Poses

A group of nine Oriental antique ivory elephants, early 20th century, probably Indian, the graduated group of naturalistically carved and engraved elephants, all in walking poses. Height 5.5 cm. And smaller

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

Antique Chinese carved ivory lidded dragon jar, on timber stand,…

Carved Ivory Dragon Jar on Timber Stand

Antique Chinese carved ivory lidded dragon jar, on timber stand, 24 cm high approx.

Chinese elephant ivory fisherman early to mid 20th century.…

Chinese Ivory Fisherman Figurine, 20th Century

Chinese elephant ivory fisherman early to mid 20th century. Height 17 cm (with stand)

A set of eight Chinese carved ivory Wang Mu horses, each carved…

Set of Eight Carved Ivory Wang Mu Horses

A set of eight Chinese carved ivory Wang Mu horses, each carved in a different position with ornate covers and saddles. Wooden stands. Approx length 7.5 cm

Chinese ivory dragon. On carved wood fitted stand. Wt. 162g…

Chinese Ivory Dragon on Carved Wood Stand

Chinese ivory dragon. On carved wood fitted stand. Wt. 162g (including stand). Length 22 cm

Pair of Chinese carved ivory horses, Republic period, 20th…

Chinese Ivory Horses with Polychrome Decoration

Pair of Chinese carved ivory horses, Republic period, 20th century, with polychrome decoration, on wooden stands (2), height 13 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Neville Grace, Sydney

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.

Group of Indian ivory carvings including Shiva and Parvati,…

Indian Ivory Carvings with Deities and Animals

Group of Indian ivory carvings including Shiva and Parvati, lions and another deity Height of tallest 22 cm

Two pairs of carved ivory horses and elephants inset with…

Carved Ivory Horses and Elephants with Stone Inlay

Two pairs of carved ivory horses and elephants inset with coloured stone. Height 7 cm. (4)

A Chinese carved ivory cylindrical cricket cage, incised around…

Erotic Chinese Ivory Cricket Cage with Dragon Top

A Chinese carved ivory cylindrical cricket cage, incised around the body with erotic images, the top pierced with a dragon design, 11.3 cm high

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 pair of rare late 19th century Indian Mughal ivory carved…

Rare Mughal Ivory Carved Paduka Slippers

A pair of rare late 19th century Indian Mughal ivory carved Paduka slippers, traditional scrolling form with fine carved border bands of rosettes and tendril design, five repeating leaf design outer border, the raised rims carved with various animals…

Ivory okimono of dragon and the monkey

Dragon and Monkey Okimono

Ivory okimono of dragon and the monkey

A pair of Chinese marine ivory exotic birds on stands with dark…

Chinese Marine Ivory Exotic Birds on Stands

A pair of Chinese marine ivory exotic birds on stands with dark patination. Height 10.3 cm

An old Chinese finely carved ivory shishi figure, the…

Carved Ivory Shishi Lion with Pup and Ball

An old Chinese finely carved ivory shishi figure, the traditional guardian lion with pup to its head, the ball under its left paw, signed to the base with four-character marks. Length 5 cm

Chinese elephant ivory Emperor and Empress figures early to mid…

Chinese Ivory Emperor and Empress Figures with Chip

Chinese elephant ivory Emperor and Empress figures early to mid 20th century. Height of tallest 19.5 cm (with stand). Chip to back head of empress

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.

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

Chinese ivory brush (no bristles) carved with scene of people…

Dragon and People Ivory Brush

Chinese ivory brush (no bristles) carved with scene of people and dragon

A pair of fine vintage Indian carved ivory figures of a…

Vintage Indian Carved Ivory Maharajah and Maharani Figures

A pair of fine vintage Indian carved ivory figures of a Maharajah and Maharani, both finely detailed in traditional dress, a dog headed sword to his hand and belt, he holds floral stems to his right with a bird perched upon formal headdress, both raised…

An old finely carved ivory elephant, with trunk curled to…

An old finely carved ivory elephant, with trunk curled to ground. Length 10 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

Ivory carved Indian figural lady with bird sitting on carved…

Figural Ivory Lady with Bird on Stand

Ivory carved Indian figural lady with bird sitting on carved ivory stand., Height15 cm

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…

A vintage Indian ivory elephant with howdah featuring an…

Vintage Indian Ivory Elephant with Relief Carved Howdah

A vintage Indian ivory elephant with howdah featuring an elephant with decorative caparison, mahout and two figures in a relief carved and canopied howdah, on a small stand with ball feet, height 12.5 cm, length 10.5 cm, width 6.5 cm

A vintage Indian ivory elephant featuring an elephant with a…

Vintage Indian Ivory Elephant with Howdah and Figures

A vintage Indian ivory elephant featuring an elephant with a tasselled caparison, mahout and figures riding in an open howdah, on a small oval stand, height 11 cm, width 8.5 cm

Pair gentleman's Chinese gold filigree and ivory cufflinks,…

Chinese Gold Filigree and Ivory Bird Cufflinks

Pair gentleman's Chinese gold filigree and ivory cufflinks, carved with panels of birds and flowers, set within filigree mounts, total weight 13gm

Chinese ivory calling card case with finely carved dragon…

Dragon Ivory Calling Card Case

Chinese ivory calling card case with finely carved dragon decoration (one small crack to base)

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 Chinese carved ivory seal, of substantial form, carved as a…

Dragon Tortoise Ivory Seal

A Chinese carved ivory seal, of substantial form, carved as a dragon tortoise, height 5.5 cm excl. wooden stand.

Indian carved ivory figure group, depicting three graduated…

Stacked Elephant Trio on Lotus Pedestal

Indian carved ivory figure group, depicting three graduated elephants mounted on top of each other, the smaller with ball and upturned trunk, mounted on a lotus pedestal, height 18 cm

An Indian ivory carved with Tigers. Length 17 cm

Indian Ivory Tigers Carving - 17cm Length

An Indian ivory carved with Tigers. Length 17 cm

A carved ivory standing lion with open mouth. Length 11 cm

Ivory Lion Statue with Open Mouth, 11cm

A carved ivory standing lion with open mouth. Length 11 cm

Vintage Chinese carved ivory dragon figurine on a timber stand,…

Carved Ivory Dragon Figurine on Timber Stand, C1950

Vintage Chinese carved ivory dragon figurine on a timber stand, C1950, length 30 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

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 ivory pierced lidded jar with dragon motif. Mid 20th…

Chinese Dragon Ivory Jar, Mid-20th Century

Chinese ivory pierced lidded jar with dragon motif. Mid 20th century. 12 cm

A carved ivory elephant. Height 8 cm. Width 10.5 cm

Miniature Ivory Elephant Carving

A carved ivory elephant. Height 8 cm. Width 10.5 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)

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

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

Carved Chinese ivory Puzzleball with three elephant supports,…

Chinese Ivory Puzzleball on Elephant Stand

Carved Chinese ivory Puzzleball with three elephant supports, on turned/carved stand, the finely carved puzzleball consisiting of four sections sitting freely on top, height 14 cm

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 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…

An Indian ivory carving of stacked elephants balancing on a…

Elephant Stack Ivory Carving

An Indian ivory carving of stacked elephants balancing on a ball C1930 21 cm high including stand

A Chinese ivory carved elephant on timber stand. Height 5 cm

Chinese Ivory Elephant on Timber Stand

A Chinese ivory carved elephant on timber stand. Height 5 cm

Chinese carved ivory birds & foliage scene, C1920. Carved birds…

Carved Ivory Birds and Foliage Scene on Stand

Chinese carved ivory birds & foliage scene, C1920. Carved birds in forest scene. On carved wood stand. Height 24 cm (total).

Vintage carved ivory elephant 4.5 cm high approx

Carved Ivory Elephant Figurine

Vintage carved ivory elephant 4.5 cm high approx

Chinese ivory elephant figure circa 1940, together with wooden…

1940 Chinese Ivory Elephant Figure with Wooden Stand

Chinese ivory elephant figure circa 1940, together with wooden stand, 9 cm high approx

A pair of antique carved, ivory temple lions. Provenance:…

Antique Ivory Temple Lions from Lammert Bros Auctioneers

A pair of antique carved, ivory temple lions. Provenance: Lammert Bros, Auctioneers, Hong Kong

Indian ivory carving of five graduated elephants. Length 25 cm

Graduated Elephant Ivory Carving

Indian ivory carving of five graduated elephants. Length 25 cm

Ivory carved elephant figure modelled walking with his truck…

Walking Elephant Carving for Good Luck

Ivory carved elephant figure modelled walking with his truck raised, symboling good luck. Condition good to fair, semi losse trunk join, hairline to the body. Height 12.5 cm

Carved Indian ivory elephant and Houda

Ivory Elephant and Houda Carving from India

Carved Indian ivory elephant and Houda

Thai carved ivory stupa form stamp. Carved lion to base.…

Thai Ivory Stupa Stamp with Carved Lion Base

Thai carved ivory stupa form stamp. Carved lion to base. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Height 7 cm

Chinese wood and ivory calligraphy brush, with slender…

Chinese Wood and Ivory Calligraphy Brush with Horse Hair Bristles

Chinese wood and ivory calligraphy brush, with slender cylindrical handle and carved ivory mount, with horse hair bristles, height 31 cm

Chinese carved Ivory dragon boat on wooden base, approx 12 cm…

Carved Ivory Dragon Boat on Wooden Base

Chinese carved Ivory dragon boat on wooden base, approx 12 cm high, 25 cm long

Antique carved ivory lion okimono with human kill (damage to…

Ivory Lion Okimono with Human Kill - Damaged Tail

Antique carved ivory lion okimono with human kill (damage to tail)

A Chinese carved cylindrical ivory canister on pedestal base,…

Dragon and Lion Ivory Canister

A Chinese carved cylindrical ivory canister on pedestal base, carved in relief with dragons and surmounted by a lion to the lid. Height 15 cm

Chinese ivory of an intricately carved ball within a ball,…

Elephant-supported Chinese ivory ball within a ball carving

Chinese ivory of an intricately carved ball within a ball, supported by elephants

Ornate carved Indian. Ivory of an elephant, with houdah on his…

Carved Ivory Indian Elephant with Passengers

Ornate carved Indian. Ivory of an elephant, with houdah on his back carrying a male (turban), a female passenger and handler. Mounted on a plinth with elephant, decorated feet. Height 19.5 cm

An old Chinese carved ivory horse, modelled with one leg raised…

Carved Ivory Horse with Turquoise and Jade Beads

An old Chinese carved ivory horse, modelled with one leg raised and in back leaning stance, saddle and strapping attached, jewelled with turquoise and jade beads, in fitted wooden stand. Length 14.5 cm

A Chinese carved ivory horse, with turquoise and coral…

Turquoise and Coral Bejewelled Ivory Horse

A Chinese carved ivory horse, with turquoise and coral bejewelled trappings, height 9.5 cm excl. stand

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