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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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.

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.

Indian carved ivory figure

Carved Indian Ivory Figure

Indian carved ivory figure

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.

Carved ivory of Indian God Ganesh on stand, 9.5 cm height

Ivory Ganesh Statue on Stand

Carved ivory of Indian God Ganesh on stand, 9.5 cm height

A small carved Indian ivory tusk section lidded box with…

Carved Ivory Elephant Box, 1920

A small carved Indian ivory tusk section lidded box with elephant motif, circa 1920. Height 4 cm. Width 5 cm

Carved ivory Indian dancer (A/F)

Ivory Indian Dancer Sculpture (A/F)

Carved ivory Indian dancer (A/F)

Antique Indian carved ivory deity figure on stand, c1920.…

Carved Ivory Indian Deity Figure on Wood Stand (c1920)

Antique Indian carved ivory deity figure on stand, c1920. Standing deity figure on wood stand, height 11 cm

Vintage Indian carved ivory letter opener carved elephant…

Carved Ivory Elephant Letter Opener

Vintage Indian carved ivory letter opener carved elephant finial. Length 23 cm approx.

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)

An Indian ivory puzzle of intersecting sections, seven pieces…

Indian Ivory Puzzle: 7 Pieces, 3 Parts, Intersecting Sections

An Indian ivory puzzle of intersecting sections, seven pieces and three parts.

Vintage carved ivory Indian deity group on a timber base,…

Carved Ivory Indian Deity Group on Timber Base

Vintage carved ivory Indian deity group on a timber base, height 10.5 cm.

An Indian carved ivory cart and oxen, with driver and figure…

Carved Indian Ivory Cart with Oxen and Figures

An Indian carved ivory cart and oxen, with driver and figure inside. On platform base, width 10.5 cm

Two small Indian ivory carved figures, one depicting a man…

Indian Ivory Carved Figures: Man on Snake & Sitar Player

Two small Indian ivory carved figures, one depicting a man standing on a snake, the other playing a sitar. Height 11 cm

An Indian ivory paperweight carved with elephant, together with…

Indian Elephant Ivory Paperweight and Figurine Set

An Indian ivory paperweight carved with elephant, together with small elephant A/F C1930

A finely carved Indian ivory Shiva Nataraja figurine, depicting…

Ivory Shiva Nataraja Figurine on Apasmara - 16.5cm

A finely carved Indian ivory Shiva Nataraja figurine, depicting Shiva standing on Apasmara (the god/dwarf of ignorance). Height on wood stand 16.5 cm

Three carved ivory figures, Indian elephant, African antelope…

Ivory Carvings: Elephant, Antelope, and Chinese Figures (a/f)

Three carved ivory figures, Indian elephant, African antelope and Chinese figure group (a/f)

An Indian carved ivory elephant, led by two figures, ridden by…

Carved Ivory Elephant with Mahut and Howdah Riders

An Indian carved ivory elephant, led by two figures, ridden by a mahut and two men in a howdah. On platform base, width 8.5 cm

Early Indian carved ivory deity figure on stand, C1920.…

Carved Ivory Deity Figure on Stand, C1920

Early Indian carved ivory deity figure on stand, C1920. Standing deity figure on wood stand. Height 12 cm (total).

Two miniature Indian portraits on ivory in a brass frame,…

Miniature Indian Portraits in Brass Frame

Two miniature Indian portraits on ivory in a brass frame, height 4 cm, width 6.5 cm

A vintage Indian finely carved ivory elephant with howdah,…

Carved Ivory Elephant with Howdah and Figures

A vintage Indian finely carved ivory elephant with howdah, three figures included, loss to one head-dress section. Height 9.5 cm.

Erotic Indian painting on ivory circa 1920s 8 cm x 11 cm in…

1920s Erotic Indian Painting on Ivory in Carved Frame

Erotic Indian painting on ivory circa 1920s 8 cm x 11 cm in carved timber frame 22 cm x 26 cm

Indian carved ivory figure of a flute player. Height 11 cm

Ivory Flute Player Statue

Indian carved ivory figure of a flute player. Height 11 cm

Indian handpainted figural scene on ivory in a decorative frame,…

Handpainted Indian Figural Scene on Ivory in Decorative Frame

Indian handpainted figural scene on ivory in a decorative frame, 3.5 cm x 15.5 cm image approx.

Antique Indian ivory figure of a reclining nude on a timber…

Reclining Nude on Timber Stand: Antique Indian Ivory Figure

Antique Indian ivory figure of a reclining nude on a timber stand, 9 cm long approx.

An Indian ivory carving of a woman carrying a water pot on her…

Indian Woman Carrying Water Pot Ivory Carving

An Indian ivory carving of a woman carrying a water pot on her head, raised on teak stand. Overall height 17 cm.

Indian carved ivory ganesh figure depicting a seated ganesh,…

Seated Ganesh Ivory Figure Under Umbrella - 12cm

Indian carved ivory ganesh figure depicting a seated ganesh, enthroned, under an umbrella, height 12 cm

Eight antique Indian carved ivory figures including Hindu Gods…

Antique Indian Carved Ivory Figures with Wood Stands

Eight antique Indian carved ivory figures including Hindu Gods and musician on wood stands tallest measures 10 cm high, (8)

A set of 19th century Indian ivory chess pieces, in natural and…

19th Century Indian Ivory Chess Set

A set of 19th century Indian ivory chess pieces, in natural and red stained ivory.

A pair of vintage carved ivory elephant figures, mid 20th…

Vintage Ivory Elephant Figures, Mid 20th Century, Indian

A pair of vintage carved ivory elephant figures, mid 20th century, Indian, an elephant with her calf, and an elephant carrying a load of goods and supported on an independent base, height 9 cm, width 8 cm, and smaller

A small Indian ivory cart with oxen, plus a Danish silver salt…

Indian Ivory Cart and Danish Silver Salt Set

A small Indian ivory cart with oxen, plus a Danish silver salt set, the cart on wooden stand, length. Salt set marked Danish sterling toucan salt pot and two open dishes with red enamel decoration and spoons

An Indian ivory model of a bullock cart with driver, mid 20th…

Ivory Bullock Cart with Driver and Passenger

An Indian ivory model of a bullock cart with driver, mid 20th century a pair of bullocks pulling a two wheel cart, with a passenger and driver, raised upon a rectangular wooden base. Height 9.5 cm, length 19 cm, width 8.5 cm

Indian ivory figurine

Ivory Indian Figurine

Indian ivory figurine

A fine carved Indian ivory goddess figure of Shiva, she holds…

Carved Ivory Shiva Goddess Figure with Floral Stems

A fine carved Indian ivory goddess figure of Shiva, she holds two floral stems beside her head, her elaborate jewels swirling and falling to her lotus throne. Raised on hardwood stand. Height 10.5 cm

Eight carved Indian ivory animal figures circa1920, 3.7 cm high…

Carved Indian Ivory Animal Figures, Circa 1920

Eight carved Indian ivory animal figures circa1920, 3.7 cm high (tallest)

Indian carved ivory Hindu figures. Two on wooden bases. 7 cm,…

Carved Ivory Hindu Figures on Bases - Set of 3

Indian carved ivory Hindu figures. Two on wooden bases. 7 cm, 12 cm & 14 cm, old patina VG condition (3 items)

The various vintage Indian Ivory figures including Ganesh,…

Vintage Indian Ivory Figures: Ganesh and More

The various vintage Indian Ivory figures including Ganesh, figures are 8 cm high not including the base. .

Three Indian carved ivory statues, early to mid 20th century,…

Indian Carved Ivory Statues, Early-Mid 20th Century

Three Indian carved ivory statues, early to mid 20th century, the largest 9.5 cm high

An African ivory Pharaoh statue, Indian ivory elephant statue…

African Pharaoh, Indian Elephant, and Ivory Letter Opener Set

An African ivory Pharaoh statue, Indian ivory elephant statue and a letter opener, early 20th century, the Pharaoh statue 21 cm overall

An Indian ivory carving of a goddess, figured with four…

Indian Ivory Goddess Carving on Lotus Flower

An Indian ivory carving of a goddess, figured with four outstretched arms, standing upon a lotus flower C1930 16.5 cmhigh inc stand

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

Early 20th century carved ivory elephants of two possibly…

Carved Ivory Indian Elephant Figurines, Early 20th Century

Early 20th century carved ivory elephants of two possibly Indian elephants. Sizes (larger) length 7 cm (smaller) length 7 cm

A vintage Indian ivory night light, ornately carved and pierced…

Carved Ivory Night Light with Elephant and Lion Design

A vintage Indian ivory night light, ornately carved and pierced with an elephant, lion, birds and grapes, on original ebonised wood stand with old electric cord and fitting. Height 19 cm

An Indian ivory carving of a husband and wife on a camel, on…

Indian Ivory Carving of Couple on Camel

An Indian ivory carving of a husband and wife on a camel, on fitted wooden stand. Height 17 cm

A carved Indian ivory figure of a seated four armed Buddha with…

Seated Four-Armed Buddha Ivory Carving with Fawn and Trident

A carved Indian ivory figure of a seated four armed Buddha with fawn and trident in gesturing pose. Wooden base. Height 10.5 cm

Two framed Indian images on ivory including: portrait of a…

Framed Indian Ivory Images: Noble and Hunter

Two framed Indian images on ivory including: portrait of a noble, in decorative oval frame, height 8.5 cm, and image of a hunter chasing deer, length 14 cm.

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

An antique Indian ivory walking cane handle in the form of a…

19th Century Indian Ivory Devil Walking Cane Handle

An antique Indian ivory walking cane handle in the form of a Devil figure, 19th century, the devilish figure with fang like teeth and elongated ears squatting upon a cushion decorated with floral chevron motifs, length 10.5 cm

Pair Indian turned ivory specimen vases c1920. Height 13 cm

Indian Ivory Vases, Pair (c. 1920)

Pair Indian turned ivory specimen vases c1920. Height 13 cm

Pair of Indian ivory portrait miniatures, of oval form,…

Indian Ivory Portrait Miniatures of Man and Woman

Pair of Indian ivory portrait miniatures, of oval form, featuring a man and women in traditional dress, framed, height 6.5 cm

Vintage Indian ivory Buddha, 8 cm high, 6 cm long including…

Vintage Indian Ivory Buddha Statue

Vintage Indian ivory Buddha, 8 cm high, 6 cm long including stand

Indian ivory figurine

Indian Ivory Figure

Indian ivory figurine

An Indian ivory carving of a lady with a child, on wood stand,…

An Indian ivory carving of a lady with a child, on wood stand, 18 cm high 22 cm high with stand

A 19th century Indian miniature painted on ivory of an…

Indian Palace Interior Miniature on Ivory

A 19th century Indian miniature painted on ivory of an elaborate palace interior, oval, under glass in ebony frame intaglio carved with repeating floral motifs, shaped bracket feet, strut backed. 10 x 11.8 cm. Remnants of old label to reverse 'Delhi's…

An ebony walking cane, Anglo Indian, 19th century, mounted with…

19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony Walking Cane with Ivory Inlay

An ebony walking cane, Anglo Indian, 19th century, mounted with an ivory tip and inlaid ivory handle, 90 cm long

A pair of Indian ivory carvings of bullock carts on wooden…

Indian Ivory Bullock Carts on Stands

A pair of Indian ivory carvings of bullock carts on wooden stands. Length 19 cm

Carved Ivory Indian figure of a snake charmer approx 7 cm high

Ivory Snake Charmer Figurine

Carved Ivory Indian figure of a snake charmer approx 7 cm high

Indian carved ivory deity figure standing deity with Sitar, on…

Ivory Deity Figure with Sitar on Wood Stand

Indian carved ivory deity figure standing deity with Sitar, on wood stand, height 14 cm, figure only.

Five Indian carved ivory statues including deities and St.…

Indian Ivory Statues: Deities and St. George (19th/20th century)

Five Indian carved ivory statues including deities and St. George, 19th/20th century, the largest 12 cm high

Indian carved ivory figure group, depicting two oxen pulling a…

Ivory Cart with Oxen and Passengers

Indian carved ivory figure group, depicting two oxen pulling a cart, with a heavily decorated canopy carved with acanthus and floral motifs, with two passengers and driver, resting on a rectangular base on four ball feet, a/f, height 8.5 cm and length 11…

Indian carved ivory goddess, depicted standing with two hands…

Carved Ivory Goddess on Lotus Pedestal

Indian carved ivory goddess, depicted standing with two hands outstretched, the other two holding lotus, resting on a lotus pedestal, a/f, height 13 cm

Indian ivory carved figure group. Showing a procession of six…

Indian Ivory Procession Sculpture

Indian ivory carved figure group. Showing a procession of six figures and a dignitary seated in a sedan chair, on a rectangular base (A/F)

Three Indian ivory and carved wood figures of female deities.…

Indian Ivory and Wood Female Deity Figures (Set of 3)

Three Indian ivory and carved wood figures of female deities. Tallest 19 cm. (3)

An antique Indian ivory figurine, a finely pierced and carved…

Antique Indian Ivory Ganesha Figurine on Stand

An antique Indian ivory figurine, a finely pierced and carved image of the four armed Ganesha, wearing a dhoti, bejewelled and with elaborate headwear and a mantle of long hair, carrying various attributes and dancing upon a recumbent devilish figure;…

A 19th century Indian miniature painting, on ivory, featuring a…

Mughal Emperor's Harem: A Miniature on Ivory

A 19th century Indian miniature painting, on ivory, featuring a Mughal Emporor in his harem with entertaining women. 16 x 11.5 cm.

A pair of Indian ivory elephants, one on stand, height 5 cm & 3…

Indian Ivory Elephant Pair on Stand, 5cm and 3cm

A pair of Indian ivory elephants, one on stand, height 5 cm & 3 cm

Early Indian carved ivory deity figure on stand, C1920,…

Indian Ivory Deity Figure on Wood Stand, c. 1920

Early Indian carved ivory deity figure on stand, C1920, Standing deity figure on wood stand. Height 18 cm (total).

Antique Indian carved ivory Vaishnavism figure, with engraved…

Carved Ivory Vaishnavism Figure with Engraved Base

Antique Indian carved ivory Vaishnavism figure, with engraved figure to base, height 17.5 cm approx

Indian ivory carving of Ganesh on a wooden socle. Height 14 cm

Ivory Ganesh on Wooden Base (14cm)

Indian ivory carving of Ganesh on a wooden socle. Height 14 cm

Antique Indian carved ivory lidded container carved elephant,…

Carved Ivory Container with Animal Motifs and Elephant Finial

Antique Indian carved ivory lidded container carved elephant, lion and tiger decoration to sides, carved elephant figure finial,(height 12 cm approx), circa 1920

Indian carved ivory figure group, depicting an elephant with…

Carved Ivory Elephant Group with Small Companion

Indian carved ivory figure group, depicting an elephant with tusks, with smaller elephant by its side with trunk turned upwards, a/f, mounted on rectangular base, height 7 cm and length 14.5 cm

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

An Indian ivory carving of Shiva and consort, raised on teak…

Indian Ivory Carving of Shiva and Consort on Stand

An Indian ivory carving of Shiva and consort, raised on teak stand. Overall height 19.5 cm.

Early Indian ivory Moghul miniature. Standing woman. 19 x 7 cm

Moghul Ivory Miniature: Standing Woman

Early Indian ivory Moghul miniature. Standing woman. 19 x 7 cm

An Indian carved ivory figure of Brahma, early 20th century,…

Carved Ivory Brahma Deity on Lotus Base

An Indian carved ivory figure of Brahma, early 20th century, the bearded four-faced and four-armed deity seated on a lotus base, his hands holding various attributes including books and the aksamala, on an ebonized wooden low plinth. Height 9.5 cm (figure…

Indian ivory figure of a goddess on rosewood stand

Ivory Goddess on Rosewood Stand

Indian ivory figure of a goddess on rosewood stand

Hand painted ivory miniature, Indian gentleman in ornate gilt…

Hand painted ivory miniature, Indian gentleman in ornate gilt frame

Two antique Indian oval miniatures of palaces painted on ivory,…

Antique Indian Palace Miniatures on Ivory (19th Century)

Two antique Indian oval miniatures of palaces painted on ivory, (one framed), 19th century, the larger 7 x 6 cm

A vintage Indian ivory box, the oval box continuously relief…

Carved Elephant Ivory Box with Finial

A vintage Indian ivory box, the oval box continuously relief carved with an elephant train, the lid with a recumbent elephant finial and leaf designs to the edges, height 7 cm, diameter 6 cm

Indian carved ivory statue of the Hindu goddess Sariswati, 20th…

Carved Ivory Statue of Hindu Goddess Sariswati

Indian carved ivory statue of the Hindu goddess Sariswati, 20th century. On wooden base, height in total 27 cm

Indian ivory carving of a longboat. Length 26 cm

Indian Ivory Longboat Carving

Indian ivory carving of a longboat. Length 26 cm

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 Indian painted ivory scene of the Taj Mahal, 19th century,…

Ivory Taj Mahal Scene in Carved Frame

An Indian painted ivory scene of the Taj Mahal, 19th century, mounted in a carved and ebonised wood frame, the frame 13 cm high, 11.5 cm wide

An ivory chess set in an Indian rosewood box, comprising…

Ivory Chess Set in Rosewood Box with Elaborate Carvings

An ivory chess set in an Indian rosewood box, comprising seventeen white and seventeen pink stained turned and carved pieces, and some part pieces, encased in an elaborately carved box with two hinged compartments and a central pierced double elephant…

Carved Indian ivory figure, approx 18 cm high

Indian Ivory Carving - 18cm Tall

Carved Indian ivory figure, approx 18 cm high

Indian ivory decorated box. Some ivory losses. As inspected.…

Ivory Decorated Box, 21 cm Length, 8 cm Height

Indian ivory decorated box. Some ivory losses. As inspected. Length 21 cm. Height 8 cm

Indian ivory carving of five graduated elephants. Length 25 cm

Graduated Elephant Ivory Carving

Indian ivory carving of five graduated elephants. Length 25 cm

An Indian ivory carving of a fisherman, and another. Height 14…

Indian Ivory Fisherman Carvings (2)

An Indian ivory carving of a fisherman, and another. Height 14 cm. (2)

Carved Indian ivory elephant and Houda

Ivory Elephant and Houda Carving from India

Carved Indian ivory elephant and Houda

A vintage Indian ivory deity figure, early to mid 20th century,…

Vintage Indian Ivory Krishna Deity Figure

A vintage Indian ivory deity figure, early to mid 20th century, a traditional depiction of Krishna issuing from a lotus flower and playing a flute, well pierced and carved with flowing drapery and arabesques, and raised, on a timber plinth, height 20 cm

Pair of Indian carved ivory vases, of tapering cylindrical form…

Indian Ivory Vases with Floral Carvings

Pair of Indian carved ivory vases, of tapering cylindrical form with a frilled lip, decorated with flowers and foliage, height 15 cm, with statutory declaration. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection

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

Edwardian ivory carved Regal Indian Gent seated with on leg…

Carved Ivory Indian Gentleman on Base

Edwardian ivory carved Regal Indian Gent seated with on leg crossed, holding a spear, & mounted on a timber base. Condition damage to staff handle & ear. Weight including base 274g. Height including base 14.5 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

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)

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