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 carved ivory Emperor and Empress figures, mid…

Carved Ivory Chinese Emperor and Empress Figures

A pair of Chinese carved ivory Emperor and Empress figures, mid 20th century, the enthroned pair in elaborately carved attire, the Emperor upon his dragon throne holding court beads and the Empress upon her phoenix throne holding a ruyi sceptre, bordered…

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

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

Antique Chinese Ivory 'Muk Lan' lady on a horse, marked K'ien…

K'ien Lung Ivory Muk Lan Lady on Horse

Antique Chinese Ivory 'Muk Lan' lady on a horse, marked K'ien (Ch'ien) Lung period (1736-1795)., Purchased :Lammert Bros, Auctioneers, Hong Kong, 18/6/73. Copy of catalogue available

Good Chinese pair of carved ivory figures seated Emperor and…

Pair of Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress Figures

Good Chinese pair of carved ivory figures seated Emperor and Empress on dragon thrones. Signed to base. 14 cm high (not including the base).

A 19th century carved Indian ivory incense holder with a…

Ivory Incense Holder with Elephant & Tiger Carvings

A 19th century carved Indian ivory incense holder with a procession of elephants around the base and tigers attacking deer and an elephant up the central column. Tusker finial. Height 20 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.

Pair of Chinese ivory Emperor and Empress figures, both seated…

Chinese Ivory Emperor and Empress Figures on Carved Throne

Pair of Chinese ivory Emperor and Empress figures, both seated on a heavily carved throne, depicted with headdress and ornately carved robes with dragon, phoenix and stylised clouds, marks to bases, height 15.5 cm (2)

Pr Qing Dynasty ivory figures. Emperor and Empress seated on…

Ivory Emperor & Empress on Dragon & Phoenix Thrones

Pr Qing Dynasty ivory figures. Emperor and Empress seated on dragon and phoenix thrones. On rosewood stands, height 19 cm (incl.stand)

Impressive Chinese carved figural group 19th century well and…

Chinese Ivory Figural Group with Deity and Immortals

Impressive Chinese carved figural group 19th century well and intricately carved ivory figural group featuring a deity carrying a group of immortals, a dragon amongst them and standing upon a circular base. Signed to base. Height 16 cm

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

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

Three Indian ivory finely carved elephants with howdah and…

Indian Ivory Carved Elephant Trio on Wooden Stands

Three Indian ivory finely carved elephants with howdah and trappings on wooden stands. (3)

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period ivory wrist rest, finely carved…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Wrist Rest with Celestial and Landscape Carvings

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period ivory wrist rest, finely carved to one side in high relief with a celestial landscape with figures of the eight gods of fortune and attendants, the other side with a sage and attendant in landscape with birds and butterfly.…

An old Chinese carved ivory figure of a sage, the bearded gent…

Chinese Ivory Sage Figure with Dragon Staff

An old Chinese carved ivory figure of a sage, the bearded gent standing in a formal robe, engraved detail highlighted with blue and blue, red and black ink staining, he wears a coroneted hat, a long gnarled dragon headed staff held in his left hand, a…

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)

A pair of Chinese well carved ivory lions with young C. 1930,…

Chinese Ivory Lions with Young, 1930

A pair of Chinese well carved ivory lions with young C. 1930, both with powerfully carved manes and limbs. Wooden stands. Total length 12 cm

Pair of late Qing/ early Republic Chinese ivory floral carvings,…

Ivory Chinese Floral and Landscape Carvings

Pair of late Qing/ early Republic Chinese ivory floral carvings, the reverse with landscapes beautifully crafted and carved with lilies and water fowl and frogs and airborne 'swooping' bird to top. Reverso, a finely etched detailing of a village scene…

A carved Indian ivory figure of an elephant. Height 10 cm

Indian Ivory Elephant Carving - 10cm Height

A carved Indian ivory figure of an elephant. Height 10 cm

A pair of Indian ivory finely carved elephants with howdah and…

Ivory Carved Indian Elephant Pair on Stands

A pair of Indian ivory finely carved elephants with howdah and trappings on wooden stands. Overall height 24 cm.

A carved ivory figure of Shou holding a dragon topped staff and…

Ivory Shou Statue with Dragon Staff and Peach

A carved ivory figure of Shou holding a dragon topped staff and peach. Variously inscribed. Height 31 cm

Good antique Chinese carved ivory lidded urn on timber stand,…

Antique Chinese Carved Ivory Dragon Urn on Stand

Good antique Chinese carved ivory lidded urn on timber stand, intricately carved dragon form to lid, and deeply carved figures to body of urn, carved ring handles, to carved three leg base, on fitted carved wood stand, character marks to base of lid and…

A pair of Chinese carved ivory xiezhi lion dogs, modelled…

Carved Chinese Ivory Xiezhi Lion Dogs on Waves Base

A pair of Chinese carved ivory xiezhi lion dogs, modelled seated on a two tiered base of crashing waves, with flattened single horns above their whorled manes, their bodies covered in scales, height 16.5 cm excl. stands.

A Chinese ivory figure of Shou Lao, he stands wearing highly…

Chinese Ivory Shou Lao Figure with Ruyi Sceptre

A Chinese ivory figure of Shou Lao, he stands wearing highly patterned robes detailed with colour, holding a ruyi sceptre and dragon staff. Provenance: Private Collection Auckland. Height 26 cm on wooden stands.

A pair of superbly carved ivory figures depicting an Emperor…

Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress Figures on Thrones

A pair of superbly carved ivory figures depicting an Emperor and Empress on dragon and bird elaborately carved thrones. Inscribed underneath. Height 23 cm each

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

Chinese elephant ivory figure of a scholar and monkeys early…

Chinese Ivory Scholar and Monkeys Figurine

Chinese elephant ivory figure of a scholar and monkeys early 20th century. Pre CITES. Very finely carved. Height 19.5 cm (with fitted carved hardwood stand)

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,…

Pair of Chinese ivory Emperor and Empress figures, both…

Chinese Ivory Emperor and Empress Figures with Carved Robes

Pair of Chinese ivory Emperor and Empress figures, both depicted standing with heavily carved robes, the emperor wearing a hat with pointed finial and holding a sword in one hand and necklace in the other, the empress holding a ruyi with bird in her hair,…

Two ivory figural carvings, 19th/20th century, one of a man of…

Ivory Figural Carvings: Man on Horse & Maiden with Peony

Two ivory figural carvings, 19th/20th century, one of a man of elongated form wearing long robes, seated on a horse its head and knotted tail lowered, the base 'signed;' the other of a maiden seated holding a peony spray, her high coiffure picked out in…

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)

A large carved ivory figure of Shou holding a dragon topped…

Carved Ivory Shou with Dragon Staff and Peach

A large carved ivory figure of Shou holding a dragon topped staff and a peach. Inscription to base. Height 42 cm

Pair of ivory Chinese guardian lions, early to mid 20th century,…

Ivory Chinese Guardian Lions with Cub and Ball

Pair of ivory Chinese guardian lions, early to mid 20th century, one with cub & one with ball on wire inlaid wooden bases. Nb: export restricted, height 18 cm (without stand)

Large heavy signed ivory figure group of lion and lioness on…

Ivory Lion and Lioness Figure Group on Carved Stand

Large heavy signed ivory figure group of lion and lioness on rocky outcrop on carved hardwood stand

A Chinese carved ivory figure group of a lion attacking two…

Ivory Lion Attacking Kangaroos - Chinese Carving (19th Century)

A Chinese carved ivory figure group of a lion attacking two kangaroos, late 19th century, 26 cm long

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…

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 superb carved Chinese ivory figure of Kuanyin standing in…

Exquisite Chinese Ivory Kuanyin Statue with Ornate Headdress

A superb carved Chinese ivory figure of Kuanyin standing in traditional robe holding a peony flower, ornate headdress including an exotic bird to top, a rope and coin held carefully in her right hand, on lead weighted carved and black stained wood base.…

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

A pair of large heavy old ivory elephants, both with trunks…

Flower Family's Ivory Elephant Pair

A pair of large heavy old ivory elephants, both with trunks curling towards the ground. Lengths 19 cm and 21 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

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

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 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…

An ivory figure of a mounted warrior, Qing dynasty, 19th…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Mounted Warrior with Child

An ivory figure of a mounted warrior, Qing dynasty, 19th century, seated astride his horse clasping a bayonet in both hands, wearing a helmet and armour and with a small child tucked into the folds of his short-sleeved robe, 14.2 cm high

Two pairs of Indian ivory elephants on shaped horn bases.…

Pair of Indian Ivory Elephant Figurines on Horn Bases

Two pairs of Indian ivory elephants on shaped horn bases. Taller 15 cm. (4)

A carved ivory figure group, a decaying lotus leaf being eaten…

Decaying Lotus Leaf with Animals and Flowers

A carved ivory figure group, a decaying lotus leaf being eaten by a snail, frog and snake, with two flower buds one about to burst into blossom and the other underneath the leaf in the same decaying state. 13 cm x 6 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family…

A pair of carved ivory lions, by Itasaka Toson, 19th/20th…

Ivory Lions and Kangaroos Carvings by Itasaka Toson

A pair of carved ivory lions, by Itasaka Toson, 19th/20th century, one standing with jaws open in fierce expression, the other recumbent, the eyes inlaid, one signed on the base 'Itasaka Toson koku', wood stand; together with a carving of a pair of…

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

Chinese carved ivory Emperor, depicted seated with flags…

Carved Ivory Chinese Emperor with Wildlife Statuary

Chinese carved ivory Emperor, depicted seated with flags situated behind, wearing Imperial dragon robe with military dress underneath, depicted reading book, upon a stepped stand on four feet, with Wildlife statuary Declaration Statement, height 37 cm.…

A pair of Chinese carved ivory Emperor and Empress figures,…

Chinese Ivory Emperor and Empress Figures with Dragon Detail

A pair of Chinese carved ivory Emperor and Empress figures, both with ornate headdress, well detailed robes highlighted with a dragon amongst scrolling clouds, the Emperor with a sword to his left hand, holding his beaded necklace to his right, the…

Vintage ivory birds perched on wooden branch, purchased in…

Ivory Birds on Wooden Branch from Singapore, 1970s

Vintage ivory birds perched on wooden branch, purchased in Singapore and brought to Australia in the 1970s, 39 cm high

A Chinese carved ivory belt buckle and an associated decorating…

Qing Dynasty Dragon Belt Buckle and Decorative Piece

A Chinese carved ivory belt buckle and an associated decorating piece, Qing dynasty, each carved with similar design of a dragon in high relief pursuing a flaming jewel amongst clouds, the buckle sliding into two pieces each with a square loop to the back…

A carved ivory figure depicting Guan Yin atop a dragon, holding…

Ivory Guan Yin on Dragon with Water Bottle & Willow

A carved ivory figure depicting Guan Yin atop a dragon, holding a water bottle and willow branch. On wooden stand. Height 35 cm

A Chinese ivory figure of a sage holding a small dragon and…

Chinese Ivory Sage with Dragon and Imp

A Chinese ivory figure of a sage holding a small dragon and with his right foot resting on an imp. Height 29 cm. Provenance: E.A. Stanton estate

Pair of Chinese Republic (1912-1949) ivory figures, depicting…

Chinese Republic Ivory Temple Lion Figures

Pair of Chinese Republic (1912-1949) ivory figures, depicting temple lions, male and female, each seated on a plinth and baring their teeth, he with paw on a ball, she with paw on a cub, both signed to base, 19 cm high. Ex: Private collection Sydney

A pair of ivory carvings of an Emperor and Empress, 20th…

Ivory Emperor and Empress Carvings on Dragon Thrones

A pair of ivory carvings of an Emperor and Empress, 20th century, (2) seated on high backed dragon and phoenix thrones, each wearing ceremonial robes and elaborate headdress, inscription on the base, (2), 19 cm high

Four ivory figures of boys, Qing dynasty, 19th century, one…

Ivory Figures of Boys, Qing Dynasty (4)

Four ivory figures of boys, Qing dynasty, 19th century, one seated on a tiger striking a gong, another seated holding a fruit, another standing holding a large 'cash,' and one standing tying his hair back, (4), 12.5 cm to 10 cm high

A graduated pair of ivory elephants on shaped stands. Length of…

Graduated Ivory Elephant Pair on Shaped Stands

A graduated pair of ivory elephants on shaped stands. Length of larger elephant: 28 cm.

An Indian carved ivory and wooden chariot group drawn by four…

Ivory and Wooden Chariot with Four Horses

An Indian carved ivory and wooden chariot group drawn by four horses. Length 36 cm.

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…

An ivory 'peony' carving, late 19th/20th century, (2) depicting…

Ivory Peony Carving with Birds and Tree

An ivory 'peony' carving, late 19th/20th century, (2) depicting a pair of birds perched at the top of tall reticulated rockwork, beside a flowering peony tree bearing large multi-petalled blooms among dense foliage, intricately carved in pierced and high…

A pair of ivory carvings of an Emperor and Empress, late…

Ivory Emperor and Empress on Dragon and Phoenix Thrones

A pair of ivory carvings of an Emperor and Empress, late 19th/20th century, seated on high backed dragon and phoenix thrones, each wearing ceremonial robes and elaborate headdresses, wood stands, (4), 25.5 cm high

An ivory carving, late 19th/20th century, (2) of a scantily…

Ivory Maiden in Clam Shell with Lotus and Wheat

An ivory carving, late 19th/20th century, (2) of a scantily clad maiden reclining inside a large half open clam shell, supported above a lotus tuber with stems bearing flowers and leaves in relief on the underside, and a sheaf of wheat extending to one…

An Anglo-Indian rosewood elephant bench seat, circa 1920, a…

Rosewood Elephant Bench with Ivory Tusks and Chain Decoration

An Anglo-Indian rosewood elephant bench seat, circa 1920, a pair of chain decorated elephants with ivory tusks and nails with a simple, detachable plank seat, height 54 cm, length 129 cm, width 60 cm

A pair of carved ivory parade horses with semi precious stone…

Carved Ivory Horses with Semi-Precious Stones & Stands

A pair of carved ivory parade horses with semi precious stone inserts, wooden stands. Height 17 cm ea

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…

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 substantial Chinese carved ivory lidded urn, on carved…

Carved Ivory Dragon Urn with Wooden Stand

A substantial Chinese carved ivory lidded urn, on carved rosewood-finish wooden stand, depicting intricately carved dragons front and verso with two foo dog-mask handles, and intertwining figural dragon finial, suspended under a pierced carved ivory panel…

A Chinese carved ivory figure group, 17th/ 18th century, Qing…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Figure of Wang Zhaojun on Horseback

A Chinese carved ivory figure group, 17th/ 18th century, Qing dynasty of Wang Zhaojun riding a horse led by her attendant departing for the frontier, the 'rock' base carved in sections, 14.4 cm high

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

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 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…

A pair of fine old Chinese ivory carvings of temple lion dogs,…

Chinese Ivory Temple Lion Dog Carvings

A pair of fine old Chinese ivory carvings of temple lion dogs, each modelled in fearsome pose, seated upon a double lotus plinth, each with a captured ball in their mouths, their shoulders draped with a collar supporting tassels and bells, the male's…

A pair of carved ivory figures of phoenix, 19th/20th century…

Carved Ivory Phoenix Figures with Peony Tree Base

A pair of carved ivory figures of phoenix, 19th/20th century each bird intricately carved, perched on a pierced rockwork base with a free standing flowering peony tree growing to the side, its crested head turned backwards holding a peony sprig in its…

An exceptional antique Indian ivory elephant with Howdah, mid…

Antique Indian Ivory Elephant with Howdah

An exceptional antique Indian ivory elephant with Howdah, mid 19th century, an exquisitely carved caparisoned elephant with howdah raised on an ornate fret and gadroon decorated base, with a raj figure and attendant, and a mahout to the front, height 39…

A large carved full-tip rhinoceros horn libation cup, 19th…

19th Century Rhinoceros Horn Lotus Cup

A large carved full-tip rhinoceros horn libation cup, 19th century the full length of the horn intricately carved in the form of a deep lotus leaf, borne on a long curved stem within an openwork arrangement of further sinuous stems bearing lotus flowers…