Interesting Chinese ivory carving, in the form of a tea pot with branch form handle and spout, the body carved with flower heads and foliage in red and green tones, with removable cover set with domed finial, 12 cm x 12 cm
Song Dynasty White-Wear Bowl with Floriform Impressions
A Chinese Houzhou white-wear bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1279), decorated with vertical impressions to the outer surface, giving a floriform effect, the paste covered in a white slip and an ivory-tinged glaze. 6 cm high, 13.5 cm diameter
Japanese Shibayama Vase with Coloured Enamels, Meiji Period
A fine Japanese silver & lacquer shibayama vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), with elongated neck and fluted rim, highlighted with coloured enamels, six kinji lacquer ground panels decorated with flowers inlaid with shell, mother of pearl, ivory and tortoise…
Ivory Figure of Young Woman with Backpack and Books
Chinese Cultural Revolution ivory figure, of a young woman climbing mid stride with large woven backpack containing books, manuscripts and vessels, with left hand clutching a newspaper accented with miniature inked inscriptions, the ground modelled with…
19th Century Japanese Ivory 'Sagely Man' Okimono
Japanese carved ivory 'Sagely Man' a very fine antique Japanese 19th century hand carved ivory okimono of a wise man with a food bowl, signed to the base with a red painted mon.
Qing Dynasty Ivory Vase with Chilong Carving
Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory vase, of elegant tapering form, carved with two chilong circling the neck, height 9 cm
Qing Dynasty Ivory Brush Pot with Intricate Carvings
Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory brush pot, of cylindrical form, intricately carved with various scenes of figures in pavilions with pine trees, raised on a pierced stylised lotus and foliate base, a/f, height 11.5 cm
Antique Chinese Ivory Censer with Temple Dog Finial
Large antique Chinese carved ivory censer & stand extensive carved and pierced decoration, with temple dog finial to lid, and deep carving to bowl, with ring handles, to tri-footed base, on wood stand, height 22 cm.
Japanese Carved Ivory Jar with Theatrical Figures
A circa 1900 Japanese carved ivory lidded tusk section jar, the multiple theatrical performing figures carved in relief and highlighted with black staining, the flat lid with child finial, height 14.3 cm.
Japanese Ivory Jonquil Pot with Colored Flowers
Delightful Japanese ivory pot and flowers, carved in the form of jonquils and foliage, some coloured green, yellow and orange, within a facetted ivory pot, height 21 cm
Dragon-Adorned Antique Chinese Ivory Vases (10.5cm)
Two antique Chinese carved ivory vases with intricate dragon decoration, height 10.5 cm
Chinese Ivory Brush Pot with Landscape and Figures
A 19th century Chinese ivory brush pot decorated with figures and pagodas in a landscape setting and Chinese character script, 13 cm height,
Meiji Ivory Figures: Fisherman and Gourd Carrier
Two Japanese ivory figures Meiji period, comprising one of a fisherman, the other of a man carrying gourds and a container on his back, wood stand, 18.5 cm and 17 cm high
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.
Chinese ivory vase with floral carving, 1930s
Antique Chinese carved ivory vase, circa 1930's, with floral carved decoration, height 10 cm
Chinese Ivory Brush Pot, Late Qing Dynasty
A small Chinese ivory brush pot, late Qing Dynasty, 19th-early 20th century each side of the brush pot carved with figures in a garden. 19/20 8.5 cm high. Provenance: an important private collection, Victoria, Australia
Chinese Ivory Brush Pot with Reticulated Landscape Carving
Late 19th century Chinese ivory brush pot. With finely carved, reticulated continuous landscape. Mellow age patina, fine age cracks. Minor losses. Height 9.5 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
Chinese Five Dynasty White Ware Dish
Chinese five Dynasty (907-979) Dingyao white Ware dish, with a folded lip and tapering body, raised on an unglazed circular foot, in ivory white glaze, a/f to foot rim, diameter 13 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, then private collection, Balmain
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…
Japanese Ivory Spill Vase with Garden Scene Carving
Small Japanese carved ivory spill vase, carved with a continuous scene of figures in a garden, 10.5 cm high
Chinese Dragon Gourd Cricket Container with Ivory Lid
A quality old Chinese carved gourd bodied cricket container, finely carved with sinuous dragons chasing the mystic pearl, wave and lappet borders, the ivory screw fitting lid with finely carved and pierced tortoise shell domed top, carved character marks…
Pierced Dragon Ivory Container
A Chinese carved ivory container with pierced dragon design, height 7.5 cm
Ivory-hued Xingyao bowl from five Dynasties period
A Chinese Xingyao white-ware bowl, five Dynasties (907-960), resting on a bi-foot, with a rolled over rim, and covered in an ivory-hue glaze. 5 cm high, 15 cm diameter
Handpainted Ivory Bottle Vases - Petite Pair
A pair of handpainted ivory bottle vases of diminutive size, height 13 cm
Meiji Ivory Vase with Tigers
An antique Japanese ivory vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, utilising the natural curvature of the tusk and finely carved in relief, engraved and inked with three animated naturalistic tigers, height 27.5 cm
Qing Dynasty Ivory Needle Container
Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory needle container of cylindrical form, carved continuously with figures, trees and pagodas, with central monogram, length 16 cm
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
Late Qing Dynasty Ivory Vase with Engraved Eagle Scene
Good Chinese late Qing Dynasty ivory vase, of slender ovoid form, finely engraved with a scene of two eagles, tree and Royal pearl, in tones of green, black and red, with incised poem verso, height 20.5 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
Meiji Ivory Shibayama Vases with Butterfly Inlay
Lovely pair of Japanese Meiji period ivory shibayama vases, of slightly tapering cylindrical form, inlaid with scenes of flowering branches and butterflies, on wooden stands, height 8 cm (not including stand) (2). Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
Japanese Ivory Container with Tiger Motif and Timber Base
Japanese elephant ivory lidded container featuring tigers, with timber base, height 8.5 cm, width 10 cm
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
Dragon and Clouds Ivory Brush Pot with Wooden Stand
Chinese carved ivory brush pot, decorated continuously with dragons and stylised clouds, mounted in a carved wooden stand, overall height 18.5 cm
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
Japanese Ivory Vase with Sei?bo Riding a Kirin
A finely carved Japanese ivory vase in low relief with Sei?bo, Queen Mother of the West, riding a kirin accompanied by attendant women and a child. Engraved seal mark under base, height 14.5 cm
Father and Son Eating on Haystack with Chickens, Meiji Period
Japanese carved ivory okimono of a father and Son eating Meiji period (1868-1912) seated on a haystack eating a bowl of rice, with his axe at his feet, his Son standing near him feeding chickens, signed
Qing Dynasty Ivory Brush Pot with Silver Base
Chinese carved ivory brush pot Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) decorated with figures at leisure amongst pavilions beneath willow and pine trees, with silver insert base, stamped
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…
Antique Ivory Billiard Balls and Chinese Porcelain Dish Base
Two antique ivory billiard balls and an antique Chinese porcelain dish base, 19th century, the dish 9.5 cm across
Meiji Ivory Brush Pot with Shibayama Inlay
Japanese Meiji period ivory shibayama brush pot, following the natural shape of the tusk, decorated and inlaid with images of vases, flowers and blossoming tress, signed, inscribed to base 'Presented to// W.H Telfer Esq//by the// Coventry Colliery sports…
Miji Ivory Bowl with African Animal Figures
Japanese late Miji period carved ivory bowl witj applied carved African animal figures, height 6.5 cm approx). .
Japanese Ivory Container with Lion and Tiger Carvings
Meiji Japanese carved ivory lidded container lid decorated with carved and painted lion & tigers figures, on ivory base bowl, diameter 6.5 cm.
Ivory Fan with Floral and Butterfly Motifs
A finely pierced ivory fan the guards and sticks have a central vase with a spray of flowers and butterflies, c. 1930, between an arc of scrolls and motifs, original cream ribbon, Wt. 55grms, length 20 cm open 35.5 cm
Qing Dynasty Ivory Card Case with Village Carvings
A Chinese ivory card case with a recessed vase shape enclosing carving of a village, Qing Dynasty,19th century, finely carved with people pursuing daily activities amongst dense foliage and vegetation the reverse with two vignettes, one with an oval…
Chinese Ivory Cylinder Vases with Landscape Panels
A pair of Chinese ivory carved small cylinder vases, each with landscape panels. Bases absent, height 7.5 cm.
Qing Dynasty Ivory Brush Pot with Garden Scene
Finely carved Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory brush pot of cylindrical form, carved with a continuous scene of figures within a garden setting, on a carved and pierced base, height 10 cm
Qing Dynasty Ivory Brush Pot with Village Scene
Finely carved Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory brush pot of cylindrical form, carved with a continuous scene of figures within a village landscape, with a carved and pierced stand, height 13.5 cm
Chinese Ivory Reticulated Vase with Diaper Pattern
A finely reticulated Chinese ivory vase, tall ovoid shape pierced with a trellis walls and oval lozenge panels of diaper pattern, height 20.5 cm.
Dragon Carved Ivory Brush Pot on Stand
A Chinese carved ivory brush pot, with pierced walls and relief carving of sinuous dragons, on wooden stand, height 13 cm.
Chinese Ivory Brush Pot with Scholar and Immortal Carvings
A large Chinese ivory brush pot, carved with scholars & immortals in relief, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, depicting the scene of an idiom: Hua long Dian Jing - paint the dragon, dot the eyes, & the story of the cowherd & the weaver girl meeting at the…
Chinese Floral Ivory Cutlery Set with Plastic Container
Chinese ivory set of 6 spoons & 6 forks with plastic container of small proportions and decorated nicely with floral handles and stems with butterflies and insectia. Comes with moulded plastic holder dated early 20th century. Length of cutlery 10 cm
Carved Ivory Dragon Puzzle Ball Vase
A vintage Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball vase, the body as approximately eight concentric carved ivory balls, the exterior as a contorted dragon, plain turned trumpet top and footed base. Height 12.2 cm.
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…
Chinese Ivory Potpourri Jar with Rose Tendrils
Vintage Chinese ivory potpourri jar. Reticulated body with high relief rose tendrils. Lid with floral bud finial, height 14 cm
Chinese Ivory Vase with Maidens on Clouds
Chinese carved ivory vase, early 20th century, decorated with two intricately carved scenes depicting maidens standing on clouds, height 20 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Canberra
Dragon Carved Ivory Urns
A pair of old Chinese carved ivory small urns, the tapered cylindrical bodies deeply carved with entwined dragons amongst clouds. height 12.7 cm.
Chinese Ivory Fan with Landscape and Initials
A 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory fan, opening to reveal various figures within a landscape including pagoda and other buildings and vessels, the centre with oval cartouche framing the initials 'MK', minor loss. Provenance: 'This fan is believed…
Chinese Carved Ivory Lion Bowl
Antique Chinese carved ivory lidded bowl carved lions decoration to lid and bowl. This item may not be exported without CITES documentation, height 10 cm
Chinese Carved Ivory Pot with Dragon Panels
Antique Chinese carved ivory lidded pot decorated with mask & ring twin handles, tri-footed foo dog legs & lid and carved dragon panels. C:1900, interior decoration. Signed base. 24.5 cm, high approx. Provenance: Acquired by the vendor's parents when…
19th Century Canton Ivory Tusk Vase with Intricate Carvings
A large and finely carved Canton export ivory tusk vase, 19th century carved in deep relief to all surfaces with scenes of figures at various pastimes and occupations within architecture and foliage on a finely pierced ground
Chinese Ivory Plaque: Woman Drummer on Sailing Vessel
A Chinese finely engraved ivory plaque in stand, depicting a woman drummer upon a sailing vessel, a fine multi-calligraphic poem to top left margin, the pierced dragon scroll frame in conforming hardwood stand. Height 22.5 cm.
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 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.
Finely Carved Ivory Dish with Village Scenes
Early 20th century very finely carved ivory dish on pedestal foot eight fluted panels all carved with village scene, 21.5 cm diameter (slight faults)
Dragon Ivory Card Case
A Chinese ivory card case, carved either side with a dragon captured within a vase outline. Height 10.5 cm
Chinese Carved Ivory Tiger Container
An old Chinese carved ivory circular lidded container, the lid finely decorated with a tiger slinking along by a waterfall, the centre carved with a roaring tiger's head, dark stained detail. Diameter 6.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Meiji Ivory Monkey Container with Finial
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory lidded container, the oval tusk section finely carved with monkeys, stained detail, the lid with applied finial as a seated monkey eating a fruit. Height 11 cm
Meiji Shibiyama Tusk Vase with Intricate Inlay Design
A Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Shibiyama tusk vase, signed Masahisa on an inlaid mother-of-pearl tablet, decorated in aogai, tortoiseshell, stained ivory, coral, horn and wood, one side with a pigeon beside a display table and vase with a profusion…
19th Century Japanese Ivory Carved Panels
Three 19th century Japanese finely carved ivory panels, the pair with women involved with the production of silk, including the harvesting of mulberry leaves and one figure at a loom, the other single panel incorporating 10 figures upon a vessel and pier.…
Chinese Dragon Ivory Container with Beetle Detail
An old Chinese carved ivory circular lidded container, the lid finely decorated with a sinuous dragon amongst clouds, dark stained detail, a beetle detailed to the base and interior. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Diameter 6.7 cm
Antique Chinese Ivory Vase with Celestial Garden Relief
A fine antique Chinese ivory vase and cover, of tall ovoid shape with lion mask captured ring handles to the neck, the body intricately carved in relief with a celestial garden populated with numerous figures of deities, attendants, sages and children…
Chinese Ivory Vases with Fine Carvings and Signatures
A pair of Chinese ivory vases, finely carved figures, flowers, birds, landscapes and inscriptions. One vase has some damage to rim. Signed by Feng Shao Xia (1922 - 2001), an ivory miniature master. Early-mid-20th century. Height 20.5 cm
Deep Carved Ivory Chinese Court Scene Bowl
Antique Chinese ivory lidded bowl, deep carved court scene to lid, carving to sides. Diameter 4 cm approx.
Chinese Ivory Mantle Vases, Early 20th Century
A pair Chinese carved ivory mantle vases early 20th century, height 20.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Figure and Chinese Painted Dish
A Japanese ivory figure, and a Chinese ivory pierced and painted dish, 20th century, both with signatures, height 16 cm, diameter 8.5 cm
Dragon Ivory Container with Elephant Finial
A Chinese ivory cylindrical container, profusely carved and pierced with dragons chasing flaming pearls, the cover with elephant finial. Height 13 cm
Rose Carved Chinese Ivory Vase
A Chinese ivory carved vase, the body deeply carved with roses. Height 12.5 cm
Dragon Carved Ivory Vases with Wood Bases
A pair of Chinese carved ivory vases, decorated with dragons, on wood bases. Height 13 cm
Carved Ivory Potpourri Jar with Mesh Work
Fine 19th century carved ivory potpourri lidded jar, exquisitely carved with mesh work to the body
Intricately Carved Chinese Ivory Dish with Floral and Bird Motifs
Antique Chinese carved ivory dish, with intricate in relief floral and bird caving to the centre,D10 cm approx, .
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
Oriental Ivory Pot with Figural Lid and Carved Base
Antique oriental ivory lidded pot, with ornately carved base and figural top, 17.5 cm wide, 15 cm high a carved wooden stand is included
Chinese Ivory Vases on Stands - 20th Century
A pair of Chinese carved ivory vases on stands, first half of the 20th century, 14 cm high
Chinese Carved Ivory Vase with Jewelled Decoration and Signature
Large fine Chinese lidded ivory vase / urn, finely carved panels to the body showing figures in outdoor scenes, jewelled decoration with coral, turquoise & lapis, the cover carved with figures on a rocky out crop under a prunus tree, signed to the cover,…
Chinese Ivory Fish Vase with Suspension Stand
Rare fine Chinese carved ivory double fish vase with suspension stand, held by carved ivory chains, terminating with double fish suspension loop, the main body well carved in high relief, recessed panels carved in relief with hand painted flowering iris…
Antique Chinese Ivory Carved Vase - 17.5cm Height
Antique Chinese carved ivory vase, height: approx 17.5 cm
Ivory Water Carrier Figurine, Qing Dynasty
An antique Chinese ivory female figurine, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the nude standing figure posing as a water carrier, bearing a carved pot with a timber stopper supported upon her shoulder, her long hair partly coiffed in ornate twists and scrolls,…
Chinese Ivory Jar with Storks and Foliage Decoration
A Chinese ivory lidded jar of cylinder shape with coloured decoration of storks and foliage. Height 11.5 cm
Ivory Takarabune with Shishi Fukijin and Immortals
An fine ivory carving of the Shishi Fukijin on the Takarabune, Meiji period 1868-1912, finely carved, an elaborate vessel in full sail engraved and inked to represent woodgrain, decorated with patterns, motifs and mother-of-pearl studs and a large chicken…
Antique Shibayama Ivory Vases with Bird and Flower Motifs
A fine large pair of antique shibayama ivory vases, Meiji period, 1865-1912, Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk, exquisitely decorated in gold, coral, mother-of-pearl and depicting various birds including fowl and auspicious red crested cranes…
Signed Chinese Ivory Pagoda Vase on Stand
An antique signed Chinese ivory pagoda vase, a finely carved and inked vase in two sections, the upper tiered pagoda elaborately pierced and hung with bells, the lower section in the form of a tripod censer with ornate dragon handles and richly relief…
Meiji Ivory Vase with Gold Lacquer and Nature Motifs
A Japanese gold lacquer mounted ivory vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), depicting lively scenes of birds, insects and squirrel amongst grapes, bamboo and flowers decorated in Takamaki-e, unsigned, 17 cm high
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