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 ivory carved small cylinder vases, each with…

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.

Antique Chinese carved ivory dish, with intricate in relief…

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, .

Antique carved ivory vase, with etched decoration, 15.5 cm high…

Carved Ivory Vase with Etched Decoration

Antique carved ivory vase, with etched decoration, 15.5 cm high approx

A late 19th century Chinese carved ivory counter container, the…

Carved Ivory Container with Garden Scene

A late 19th century Chinese carved ivory counter container, the circular box with screw lid and dome top, entirely finely carved with a scene of figures within a walled garden.

An Oriental carved ivory lidded pot with dragon decoration,…

Dragon Carved Ivory Pot with Lid and Stand

An Oriental carved ivory lidded pot with dragon decoration, small fault to the lid and restored stand. Height 14.5 cm. Diameter 6 cm

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.

Japanese late Miji period carved ivory bowl witj applied carved…

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). .

A vintage Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball vase, the body as…

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.

Chinese ivory set of 6 spoons & 6 forks with plastic container…

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

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

Chinese deep blue ground ceramic pot with carved ivory lid, 8…

Chinese Ceramic Pot with Ivory Lid from Finey Collection

Chinese deep blue ground ceramic pot with carved ivory lid, 8 cm high approx.Provenance: Finey Collection, Sydney

A Chinese ivory carved vase, the body deeply carved with roses.…

Rose Carved Chinese Ivory Vase

A Chinese ivory carved vase, the body deeply carved with roses. Height 12.5 cm

Two vintage Chinese carved ivory vases on timber stands with…

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.

A Chinese carved ivory container with pierced dragon design,…

Pierced Dragon Ivory Container

A Chinese carved ivory container with pierced dragon design, height 7.5 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

A Chinese ivory cylindrical container, profusely carved and…

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

A Chinese ivory carved vase, probably people's Republic of…

Ivory Carved Chinese Vase with Floral Relief Design

A Chinese ivory carved vase, probably people's Republic of China era, mid 20th century, the slender baluster vase with a trumpet neck, profusely relief carved with flower and foliage throughout below a leaf form lappet collar and raised on a conforming…

An old Chinese carved ivory circular lidded container, the lid…

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.

A late 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory counter…

Chinese Ivory Counter Container with Mother-of-Pearl Counters

A late 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory counter container, cylindrical circular form with screw lid, all finely decorated in relief with figures and pagodas amongst trees, enclosing eight finely carved mother-of pearl counters. Diameter 3.6 cm

Chinese ivory statue of a man; and carved ivory and bone screw…

Chinese Ivory Man Statue and Screw Top Jar

Chinese ivory statue of a man; and carved ivory and bone screw top jar, early 20th century. 9 cm and 8 cm (2 items)

Antique Chinese ivory lidded bowl, deep carved court scene to…

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.

An old Chinese carved ivory circular lidded container, the lid…

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 carved ivory vase, circa 1930's, with floral…

Chinese ivory vase with floral carving, 1930s

Antique Chinese carved ivory vase, circa 1930's, with floral carved decoration, height 10 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

A Chinese carved ivory vase, probably Republic era, early to…

Carved Ivory Vase with Floral Relief and Leaf Motifs

A Chinese carved ivory vase, probably Republic era, early to mid 20th century, the slender baluster vase well carved to the body with flowers in relief, a leaf pattern and cross hatched border to the collar, the spreading foot with patterns and leaf forms…

A carved ivory mantle vase, c.1940, 1950, decorated with a bird…

Ivory Mantle Vase with Bird and Butterfly Design

A carved ivory mantle vase, c.1940, 1950, decorated with a bird on tree branch and butterfly, verso. Height 25 cm

Antique Chinese ivory dish & stand, with delicate piecing &…

Dragon Ivory Dish & Stand

Antique Chinese ivory dish & stand, with delicate piecing & dragon decoration

A pair of Chinese carved ivory vases, decorated with dragons,…

Dragon Carved Ivory Vases with Wood Bases

A pair of Chinese carved ivory vases, decorated with dragons, on wood bases. Height 13 cm

Chinese ivory covered bowl. Floral decoration comprised of…

Chinese Ivory Floral Bowl with Jade Accents

Chinese ivory covered bowl. Floral decoration comprised of coloured jade etc sections. Height 4 cm. Diameter 6 cm

Small Japanese carved ivory spill vase, carved with a…

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

Small Chinese ivory wine pot, mid 20th century

Mid-century Chinese ivory wine pot

Small Chinese ivory wine pot, mid 20th century

A Chinese ivory lidded jar of cylinder shape with coloured…

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

Late 19th century Chinese ivory brush pot. With finely carved,…

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.

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

A Chinese carved ivory cigarette container, 11 cm

Carved Chinese Ivory Cigarette Container - 11cm

A Chinese carved ivory cigarette container, 11 cm

Chinese ivory lidded bowl. Carving to lid and sides of base.…

Chinese Ivory Carved Lidded Bowl

Chinese ivory lidded bowl. Carving to lid and sides of base. Weight 150gms diameter 10 cm height 6 cm

An antique Chinese ivory female figurine, Qing Dynasty, 19th…

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,…

A Chinese carved ivory brush pot, with pierced walls and relief…

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 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

Vintage Chinese ivory potpourri jar. Reticulated body with high…

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

A Chinese ivory card case, carved either side with a dragon…

Dragon Ivory Card Case

A Chinese ivory card case, carved either side with a dragon captured within a vase outline. Height 10.5 cm

A very fine Chinese ivory sauce dish diameter 10 cm

Chinese Ivory Sauce Dish - 10cm Diameter

A very fine Chinese ivory sauce dish diameter 10 cm

A Japanese ivory figure, and a Chinese ivory pierced and…

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

Japanese elephant ivory lidded container featuring tigers, with…

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

Antique Chinese carved ivory lidded bowl carved lions…

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

A Chinese ivory card case with a recessed vase shape enclosing…

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…

Meiji Japanese carved ivory lidded container lid decorated with…

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.

A pair Chinese carved ivory mantle vases early 20th century,…

Chinese Ivory Mantle Vases, Early 20th Century

A pair Chinese carved ivory mantle vases early 20th century, height 20.5 cm

Two Japanese ivory figures Meiji period, comprising one of a…

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

Pair of Chinese carved ivory small vases (one base slightly…

Chinese Carved Ivory Vases (Pair)

Pair of Chinese carved ivory small vases (one base slightly split)

A pair of old Chinese carved ivory small urns, the tapered…

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.

A Chinese carved ivory small tusk section vase with relief…

Dragon Ivory Vase with Clouds and Waves

A Chinese carved ivory small tusk section vase with relief dragon flying amongst the clouds over a key and wave border. Height 9 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.

A pair Chinese carved and pierced ivory, cylindrical mantle…

Chinese Ivory Mantle Vases with Figurative Carvings

A pair Chinese carved and pierced ivory, cylindrical mantle vases with stands, early 20th century decorated with intricately carved oriental figurative subject scenes. Heights: 10.5 cm & 11 cm

19th century carved ivory figure, of a seated scholar with a…

Seated Scholar with Wine Pot Ivory Figure

19th century carved ivory figure, of a seated scholar with a wine pot. 7 cm high

A small Chinese ivory carving of an immortal and a small…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Carving and Brush Pot

A small Chinese ivory carving of an immortal and a small reticulated brush pot, both Qing dynasty, 19th century, 13 and 7 cm high

Three 19th century Japanese finely carved ivory panels, the…

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.…

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

Chinese carved ivory lidded vase, 24 cm high

Chinese Ivory Vase with Carvings and Lid

Chinese carved ivory lidded vase, 24 cm high

A Chinese carved ivory dragon vase on later wooden stand, early…

Carved Ivory Dragon Vase on Wooden Stand

A Chinese carved ivory dragon vase on later wooden stand, early 20th century.

A pair of Chinese ivory vases, finely carved figures, flowers,…

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

Two antique ivory billiard balls and an antique Chinese…

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

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)

Chinese ivory erotic lidded bowl. Carved stylised dragon to lid;…

Chinese Ivory Erotic Dragon Lid Bowl

Chinese ivory erotic lidded bowl. Carved stylised dragon to lid; erotic scene to interior. Diameter 6 cm

A finely pierced ivory fan the guards and sticks have a central…

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

Chinese carved ivory lidded bowl. Rose decoration. Three small…

Chinese Ivory Rose Bowl with Lid

Chinese carved ivory lidded bowl. Rose decoration. Three small chips. Diameter 9 cm, height 6 cm

A Chinese finely engraved ivory plaque in stand, depicting a…

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.

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

A Japanese painted lacquer fire screen early to mid 20th…

Japanese Lacquer Fire Screen with Ivory Flowers

A Japanese painted lacquer fire screen early to mid 20th century. The screen is decorated with applied carved ivory (marine type) vase and flowers. Height 86 cm; width 77 cm

Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory needle container of…

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

A Chinese carved ivory lidded pot, cylindrical form, very fine…

Chinese Ivory Coastal Scene Lidded Pot

A Chinese carved ivory lidded pot, cylindrical form, very fine engraved with coastal scene and boats, fine engraved calligraphy associated, the lid with finial as a carved stylised lion, raised on ring foot. Height 12.7 cm

A small Chinese ivory brush pot, late Qing Dynasty, 19th-early…

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

Antique Chinese carved ivory lidded pot decorated with mask &…

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…

Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory vase, of elegant tapering form,…

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

A Japanese gold lacquer mounted ivory vase, Meiji period…

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

A Japanese carved ivory cylindrical vessel with cover, Taisho…

Japanese Ivory Vessel with Animal Carvings and Snail Finial

A Japanese carved ivory cylindrical vessel with cover, Taisho period, carved around the body with various animals including a frog, a lizard, two birds, a snail and a butterfly among leaves, the cover with a finial in the form of a snail removable from…

A 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory vase of baluster…

Intricately Carved Chinese Ivory Vase

A 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory vase of baluster form, the thin tapered panels with intricate carved detail of figures in landscape, hexagonal body, ring neck, mildly curved flat rim and pedestal base, all entirely decorated. Some minor damage.…

A 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory fan, opening to…

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…

Oriental carved ivory vase. Figures amongst foliage in three…

Carved Ivory Vase with Oriental Scenes and Wooden Plinth

Oriental carved ivory vase. Figures amongst foliage in three scenes. Wooden plinth. Height 12 cm (vase only)

A circa 1900 Japanese carved ivory lidded tusk section jar, the…

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.

A pair of handpainted ivory bottle vases of diminutive size,…

Handpainted Ivory Bottle Vases - Petite Pair

A pair of handpainted ivory bottle vases of diminutive size, height 13 cm

Fine 19th century carved ivory potpourri lidded jar,…

Carved Ivory Potpourri Jar with Mesh Work

Fine 19th century carved ivory potpourri lidded jar, exquisitely carved with mesh work to the body

Chinese carved ivory brush pot, decorated continuously with…

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

Chinese carved and pierced ivory tusk vase, decorated with two…

Dragon Ivory Vase on Wooden Stand

Chinese carved and pierced ivory tusk vase, decorated with two dragons, on wooden stand, height 16 cm

A Chinese Houzhou white-wear bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1279),…

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

A Chinese Xingyao white-ware bowl, five Dynasties (907-960),…

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

Antique Chinese carved ivory vase, height: approx 17.5 cm

Antique Chinese Ivory Carved Vase - 17.5cm Height

Antique Chinese carved ivory vase, height: approx 17.5 cm

Finely carved Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory brush pot of…

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

Chinese carved ivory vase, early 20th century, decorated with…

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

Interesting Chinese ivory carving, in the form of a tea pot…

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

Antique oriental ivory lidded pot, with ornately carved base…

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

Japanese carved ivory 'Sagely Man' a very fine antique Japanese…

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.

Chinese five Dynasty (907-979) Dingyao white Ware dish, with a…

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

Japanese carved ivory okimono of a father and Son eating Meiji…

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

Signed carved ivory urn & cover 21.5 cm height (repairs)

Carved Ivory Urn with Repairs

Signed carved ivory urn & cover 21.5 cm height (repairs)

A finely carved Japanese ivory vase in low relief with Sei?bo,…

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