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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Mid 19th Century Chinese Carved Ivory Card Case

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Late 19th Century Chinese Ivory Calling Card Case

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A Chinese carved ivory card case, 19th century, 11 cm high

Chinese Ivory Card Case, 19th Century

A Chinese carved ivory card case, 19th century, 11 cm high

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Chinese Ivory Card Case, 19th Century

A Chinese carved ivory card case, 19th century, 9.5 cm high

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Carved ivory calling card case, carved with dragon amongst cloud

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Antique Chinese carved ivory card case, approx 9.5 cm long, 5.5…

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Antique Chinese carved ivory card case, approx 9.5 cm long, 5.5 cm wide

Antique Chinese carved ivory card case

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Antique Chinese carved ivory card case

Antique Chinese carved ivory card case

Chinese Ivory Card Case

Antique Chinese carved ivory card case

Antique Chinese carved ivory card case

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Antique Chinese carved ivory card case

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Antique Chinese Ivory Card Case

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