Carved Chinese ivory tusks and ivory tusk bridges

Intricate Carved Chinese Ivory Tusks from Qing Dynasty

A Massive pair of carved Chinese ivory tusks, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, each tusks intricately carved and undercut with scenes from a festival, probably for New Year, featuring scenes from a Chinese drama; battle scenes, one with a dragon float, the…

Carved Indian Ivory Bridge with Lions and Elephants

A finely carved Indian ivory bridge depicting lions and elephants on a fitted wooden stand with case. Length of tusk: 88 cm

Ivory Pine Raft with Figures and Musical Instruments

A carved ivory tusk, Qing Dynasty, 19th century in the form of a gently curved pine trunk raft carrying numerous figures variously occupied, some seated at tables drinking, listening to others playing musical instruments, and maidens seated at the prow…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Tusk with Symbolic Carvings

A large antique Chinese coloured and carved ivory tusk, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk and symbolically representing the revered concepts of health, wealth and long life, including Shouxing with his prominent…

Large Ivory Tusk Carved as Goddess with Floral Branches

An exceptional large old carved ivory tusk, finely detailed as a goddess, natural curved tusk form, the standing goddess in traditional robes with a floral branch held to her right hand, a further basket of flowers to her left, her coiffured hair adorned…

Mythological Indian Ivory Tusk - 79 cm

An impressive carved Indian ivory tusk with mythological scenes. Length 79 cm

Carved Ivory Tusk of Eight Immortals Voyaging

A substantial Chinese Qing period carved ivory tusk depicting the Eight Immortals voyaging to the Feast of Peaches, adrift on a boat with a superstructure carved as a gnarled and ancient pine, the rudder and furled sail as a lotus leaves and flowers…

Intricate Carved Ivory Tusk with Scenes of Travel and Village

A carved and pierced ivory tusk, circa 1900, intricately carved on one side with men on horseback and on foot brandishing shields, weapons and banners travelling through a rocky landscape with trees and flowering plants, approaching a dignitary and…

Carved Ivory Tusk with Dragon and Phoenix

A massive carved ivory tusk, c. 1900, carved on one side in deep undercut relief with a panel enclosing a dragon and phoenix confronted on a ribboned pearl among scrolling clouds, the details picked out in black, incised four character mark, 82 cm long

Chinese Ivory Dragon Boat Tusk with Figures and Stand

A carved and pierced Chinese ivory tusk, Early to mid-20th century, in the shape of a dragon boat with its 'dragon's head' amongst the figures, carved with figures of all ages, varying social groups and ethnicities engaging in various activities under…

Chinese Ivory Decorated Tusk with Court Scene and Calligraphy

An elephant ivory Chinese decorated tusk, on carved wooden stand. Finely incised and linked with a scene of court and legendary figures, scholars and scribes in mountain landscape with dragon and pheonix. The reverse with a fine caligraphy poem. Length 92…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Figures with Stands

A fine pair of Chinese ivory figures, late Qing Dynasty (late 19th /early 20th century), utilising the natural curve of the tusk and depicting traditionally attired male and female figures, the female holding a ruyi, and the male, a sword with characters,…

Chinese Carved Elephant Tusk on Stand

An antique Chinese carved elephant tusk on stand. Late Qing Dynasty to early Republic era, late 19th to 20th century. Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk, pierced and carved throughout with intricate pavilions and figures in a landscape setting,…

Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk on Wooden Stand

A Chinese scenic carved and pierced ivory tusk, 20th century on a fitted wooden stand, the tusk approximately 58 cm long

Carved Chinese Elephant Tusk Bridge on Stand

A Chinese carved elephant tusk bridge, finely pierced and carved with figures, pagodas, temples and walled forts in a wooded landscape. Mounted on carved wooden stand. Length 71 cm

Floral Carved Chinese Ivory Tusk on Ebonized Stand

Impressive late 19th century Chinese carved ivory tusk on stand with allover floral decoration on naturalistic ebonized stand, 66 cm length

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…

Mythical Dragon Ivory Tusk with Stand

A fine Chinese carved ivory tusk with stand c.1940's depicting intertwining mythical dragons amongst scrolling clouds tusk, length 56 cm

Chinese Ivory Tusk Carving: Fishing Scene with Figures

An impressive Chinese carved ivory tusk section, finely detailed as a vessel/land section from which numerous figures are pulling in a net laden with fish, shrimps and crabs, a bird in flight with fish to its mouth included, a woman standing under a…

Intricately Carved Ivory Tusk with Figures and Landscapes

A carved and pierced ivory tusk, 19th/20th century, the slightly curved tapering tusk intricately carved overall in pierced relief with groups of figures variously occupied, including dignitaries with attendants, and warriors on foot and on horseback, in…

Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk on Stand, Qing Dynasty

A signed Chinese carved ivory tusk on stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th century in the form of a gently curved trunk raft, deeply carved on one side with figures variously occupied, the prow with dragon head holding a pearl in its pierced mouth, the other side…

Carved Chinese Ivory Dragon Triptych on Stand

Vintage Chinese ivory carved tusk well carved ivory tusk, with a triptych of carved dragon scenes. With silver plated plaque bearing engraved motto. On fitted carved wood stand. This item may not be exported. (Length 93 cm

Intricately Carved Chinese Ivory Tusk with Musicians and Birds

Ivory carved Chinese tusk pierced and intricately carved with various musicians and associates, birds and flowers upon a carved rosewood stand. Length of tusk 42 cm, weight of tusk 930g

Elaborate Chinese Carved Ivory Elephant Tusk with Village Scene

A large and impressive Chinese carved ivory elephant tusk, elaborately pierced and carved with a mountainous village scene including multiple buildings amongst rocks and trees, a graduated four tier temple adorns the middle, further temples to the lower…

Chinese Ivory Bridge Tusk with Village and Temples Scene

Large Chinese carved ivory tusk, in the form of a bridge carved and pierced with a scene of village and temples amongst a landscape, the whole on a wooden stand, length 90 cm Provenance: Purchased Dr. To Kwong on ivory, Queens St, Hong Kong, 1972,…

Late Qing Ivory Tusk with Intricate Carving and Stand

Chinese late Qing (1880-1912) carved ivory tusk, with finely detailed carving depicting numerous figures performing a multitude of tasks set amongst blossoming trees, mounted on a carved hardwood stand, tusk length 106 cm approx, height as photographed 45…

Carved Ivory Pagoda Garden Bridge (1960s)

Chinese carved and pierced ivory pagoda garden bridge, circa 1960s

Elaborate Chinese Ivory Tusk with Landscape and Figures

An old and elaborately carved Chinese ivory tusk, the extensive landscape with multiple figures ad buildings, includes temples, figures on horseback, etc. Various elements pinned to the top. Length 60 cm, raised on carved fitted tapered wooden stand.

Chinese Ivory Tusk with Eight Immortals & Stand

An impressive Chinese carved ivory tusk: eight immortals, early 20th century, with wooden stand. Length 55 cm

Carved Ivory Elephant Tusk with Zodiac Signs and Patrons

A large and impressive section of ivory elephant tusk, beautifully carved in relief with the Buddhist patrons, the signs of the zodiac, rats, ox, tiger, rabbits, snake, horse, sheep, monkeys, rooster, dogs and pig, the rim with Greek Key pattern border,…

Dragon Ivory Tusk with Pearl (a/f) - Dr. Pau Collection

Chinese carved ivory tusk, carved in the form of a dragon with pearl in its mouth, on stand, a/f, length 60 cm the collection of the Late Dr Alexander Yu Fu Pau

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

Chinese Ivory Tusk Carved with Processional Scene

A large Chinese ivory tusk base carved with a processional scene on a mountain rd depicting the Great Wall, archers and various animals. On carved wooden stand. Height 31 cm (incl. stand). Provenance: E.A. Stanton estate

Carved Ivory Equestrian Warriors on Rosewood Plinth

A Chinese carved ivory tusk bridge, well carved with a scene of equestrian warriors in a wooded landscape, raised on a dark rosewood carved plinth base. Width 32 cm

Chinese Ivory Elephant Tusk with Carved Landscapes and Figures

An ornate Chinese carved ivory elephant tusk, fully carved and pierced along its length with landscapes, pagodas and temples including numerous figures; the roofs and structures of two of the buildings emphasised with the addition of two large affixed…

Carved Ivory Tusk with Monkeys and Octopus Design

Antique carved ivory tusk section all carved with monkeys, octopus amongst mountainous woodland on natural burr root base scattered with carved monkeys in ivory (some faults). 30 cm

Dragon Battle Ivory Tusk

Large Chinese carved ivory tusk, in the natural form, carved with two dragons disputing a flaming pearl, length 73 cm the collection of the Late Dr Alexander Yu Fu Pau

Ivory Maiden with Chrysanthemum and Fan

An ivory figure of a maiden, late Qing Dynasty retaining the curved shape of the tusk, standing holding a chrysanthemum spray in her right hand and a fan in the left, wearing a loose wide-sleeved robe, her hair drawn into a high coiffure, the incised…

Carved Ivory Pine Boat with Immortals

Chinese late 19th/ early 20th century carved and pierced ivory tusk, carved with a scene of immortals and attendants on a boat made in the form of a pine tree, resting upon a carved wooden base, length 43 cm

Elephant Ivory Bridge with Carved Elephants on Display Stand

An elephant ivory bridge, mid 20th century, Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk, and depicting eleven well carved trunk to tail linked elephants of graduating size, upon a customised carved and pierced timber display stand. Length 70 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…

Floral Carved Ivory Tusk with Wood Stand

A carved ivory tusk, early 20th century, the slightly curved tapering tusk carved overall with flowering stems and foliage, wood stand, 53 cm long

Dragon Ivory Tusks with Cash Diaper Ground

A pair of openwork ivory tusks, late 19th/20th century the slightly curved sides of each decorated with dragons pursuing flaming pearls among clouds in high relief on a pierced cash diaper ground, woodstands (4) 17 cm high

Chinese Ivory Carving: Floral Masterpiece

A Chinese carved ivory tusk, circa 1900 finely carved in deep relief with chrysanthemum, lotus and plum flowers, signed, 30 cm high

19th Century Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk with Figural Scenes

Exceptional carved ivory tusk, 19th century Chinese carved ivory, profusely carved with figural scenes internally and externally amongst foliage and scrolls over 70 cm in length

Intricately Carved Chinese Ivory Tusk with Mythical Dragons

A large Chinese carved ivory tusk with stand c.1950's carved with intricate pierced work depicting mythical dragons, flowers and scrolling waves tusk length 80 cm

Sosai's Ivory Tusk: Cherry Blossom Dance

A carved ivory tusk by Sosai, Meiji period of slightly curved form, the exterior carved in relief with a man holding a fan and cherry blossom bough, dancing with two maidens, and another man smoking a pipe resting his large baskets of flowers suspended on…

Dragon Chasing Pearls Ivory Vase

A late 19th century ivory tusk section vase finely and deeply carved with a continuous scene of dragons chasing pearls among the clouds. Wooden stand. Height 23 cm

Ivory Pleasure Boat with Figures and Removable Mast

A carved ivory model of a pleasure boat, 19th/20th century the hull carved to follow the natural curve of the tusk, the superstructure consisting of two decks, the lower deck enclosed with movable windows and a covered bow, where small figures sit around…

A fine Chinese carved ivory plaque on stand, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, the tusk section of arching fan shape, finely carved in deep relief with over fifty figures by a river in mountainous landscape, raised on a pierced hardwood fitted stand…

Intricate Chinese Ivory Bridge on Rosewood Stand: 39cm Length

Antique Chinese elephant ivory 'bridge', intricately carved with a village and pagoda, on a fitted rosewood stand, length 39 cm

Chinese Ivory Tusk Vase with Birds and Calligraphy

Circa 1900 Chinese ivory tusk vase, carved in high relief with birds amongst chrysanthemum, peony, prunus and bamboo plants underneath lines of calligraphy, Qianlong seal mark to the base. Height 27 cm

Chinese Ivory Landscape Carving with Figures and Ox

Chinese ivory tusk, carved in the upright position in the form of a landcsape with figures, ox, houses and trees, on wooden stand, height 54 cm (not including. Stand height) Provenance: Purchased Dr.To Kwong on ivory, Queens St, Hong Kong, 1972, (receipt)…

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…

Meiji Ivory Tusk Ornament with Sparrows and Grape Vine

A Japanese Meiji carved ivory tusk ornament on wooden plinth C. 1910, finely carved with a line of five sparrows in a grape vine. The leaves and vines extremely well and deeply carved in full relief. Length 53 cm including stand.

Ornate Chinese Ivory Elephant Tusk with Carvings and Stand

A Chinese ornately carved ivory elephant tusk, fully pierced and carved with scenes of figures within a landscape highlighted with trees and buildings completing daily tasks, the roofs and structures highlighted with inserted flags and tall finial, raised…

Ivory tusk lamp with lion and elephant battle carving

A carved Indian ivory tusk depicting lions and elephants in battle, fitted as a lamp. Length 52 cm.

Dragon Ivory Tusk with Wildlife Declaration

Chinese carved ivory tusk, in the natural form, carved with two dragons in cloud scrolls, with flaming Royal pearl, with Wildlife Statuary Declaration, length 74 cm. Provenance: Purchased Dr. To Kwong on Ivory, Queens St, Hong Kong, 1972, (receipt) then…

Dragon Carved Ivory Tusks with Wooden Stand

A pair of Chinese ivory tusks, carved with dragons, fitted and carved wooden stand, early 20th century, 29 cm and 28.5 cm long

Chinese Dragon Ivory Tusk with Wildlife Statuary Declaration

Large Chinese carved ivory tusk, in the natural form, carved with dragon amongst cloud scroll, supported by Wildlife statuary Declaration, length 77 cm purchased: Dr Kwong On Ivory, Hong Kong 1972/73, then the Yeung Estate

Chinese Ivory Vase with Birds and Mythical Creatures

A fine Chinese ivory tusk section vase, very finely pierced and carved with walls of bamboo, chrysanthemums, roses, prunus blossoms, wisteria and other leafy branches, numerous birds perched amongst the branches along with a phoenix and dragon. Raised on…

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…

African Ivory Tusk Carving: Herd of Elephants in Forest

A large vintage carved ivory tusk, probably African in origin, carved with a herd of ten elephants in a forest, setting, signed G. Rungu underside and mounted in a palisander stand to one end, height 19.5 cm, width 68 cm

Meiji Era Bronze Elephant Ivory Tusks on Stand

Meiji period Japanese bronze elephant ivory tusks, impressed marks on oval stand, 33 cm length

Elephant procession carved ivory tusk

An impressive carved African ivory tusk (pre 1973) profusely carved with procession of elephants and a snake, 898 grms 57 cm long

Late 19th Century Carved Ivory Brush Holder

A good tall Chinese late 19th century carved ivory brush holder C. 1890, the elephant tusk section finely carved with a continuous scene of figures, pagodas and trees on a background of intricate pierced intersecting circles. Wooden base. Height 22.5 cm

Exquisite Chinese Carved Elephant Tusk on Rosewood Stand

An outstanding Chinese carved elephant tusk, finely carved detail of temples, pagodas, trees, the shoreline with fishermen etc, raised on rosewood stand. Length 71 cm (tusk)

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

Dragon Carved Ivory Tusks with Wildlife Declaration

Pair of Chinese carved ivory tusks, in the natural form, carved with dragons disputing a flaming Royal pearl amongst cloud scrolls, with Wildlife statuary Declaration, length 51 cm (2). Provenance: Purchased Dr.To Kwong On Ivory, Queens St, Hong Kong,…

African Female Bust Ivory Tusk with Intricate Carvings

Large ivory tusk this finely carved tusk, featuring an African female bust, with intricately carved head dress, showing a tribal village scene, which is fitted to a polished. Granite base. Total, height 80 cm

Chinese Ivory Carving with Bird and Flower Motif

Small Chinese carved ivory. Tusk with decoration of birds. And flowers, including stand height 19 cm

Chinese Ivory Tusk with Seated Characters and Trees

Antique Chinese carved ivory tusk depicting eight (8) various seated & reclining characters amongst trees. Late Qing, C:1900. On a timber stand. 65 cm long Provenance: acquired by the vendor's parents when living in Asia between 1950-70s. In 1972

19th Century Carved Ivory Tusk

A carved ivory tusk, 19th century. 15 cm high, 32 cm wide, 4.5 deep

Chinese Sage Ivory Tusk Carving

A massive mammoth ivory tusk carving, of a Chinese sage, seated with his robe gathered around him, holding a book. Seal mark under the base. Height 26 cm. On wooden stand.

Qing Dynasty Ivory Elder Figure with Ruyi

A Chinese ivory figure of an elder, Qing Dynasty (1644-1908), Utilising the natural curve of the tusk and simply carved and stained to depict a traditionally attired elder holding a ruyi, with four characters within a double ring underside. Height 25 cm.

Exquisite Chinese Ivory Carving on Wood Stand

An extremely finely carved Chinese ivory tusk section, deeply carved with figures, equestrian warriors, pavilions, ridges and pagodas in a wooded landscape. Tusk length 42 cm, raised on a carved wood stand

1940 Elephant Ivory Tusk with Sterling Silver Mounting

Sterling silver mounted elephant ivory tusk c.1940, length 68 cm, approx. 2200gr

Chinese Dragon Carved Tusks with Wildlife Declaration (2)

Pair of Chinese carved tusks, in the natural form, carved with dragons amongst cloud scrolls with flaming pearls, with Wildlife statuary Declaration, length 55 cm (2). Provenance: Purchased Dr. To Kwong on Ivory, Queens St, Hong Kong, 1972, (receipt) then…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Warrior Figure with Ruyi and Sword

A Chinese ivory warrior figure, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, utilising the natural form of the tusk and depicting a classically attired elderly warrior figure carrying a ruyi and with a sword to his belt, engraved and inked and signed underside; with…

Bronze Elephant with Attacking Lions on Stand

Meiji period bronze signed Japanese elephant with attacking lions having ivory tusks & on a carved timber stand. Condition fair, some restorations. Length 27 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

Late Qing Ivory Carving of Chinese Man

Chinese late Qing Dynasty carved ivory figure, depicting a Chinese purchased: Ian Steer & Co. Auctioneers, Parramatta NSW, 22nd May 1974man in robes and hat, carved following the natural form of tusk, mark to base, height 25 cm, with statutory declaration…

Japanese Ivory Tusk with Lions and Tigers Relief

Late 19th/early 20th century Japanese carved ivory tusk decorated with lions and tigers in relief, simulated clouds to the rim, 24.5 cm high, mounted on a carved wooden swivel base, total height 38 cm

Japanese Ivory Figure Group with Couple and Attendants

A Japanese carved ivory figure group carved from the tip of a large tusk depicting a couple with their attendants beneath a pine tree on a rocky outcrop. Height 23.5 cm

Antique Ivory Tusk Bridge on Landscape Stand

Ornately carved antique ivory tusk bridge on stand traditionally carved with a continuous landscape with figures, trees and buildings on shaped hardwood stand, 54 cm long

Ivory Elephant and Crocodile Chase Sculpture

A vintage carved ivory tusk, 1950s/60s, Congo, Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk and carved and pierced in the primitive manner depicting a line of elephants being pursued at both ends by crocodiles, upon a customised timber base, length 81 cm

African Elephant Carved Tusks Pair

Two similar carved African tusks. Elephants aligned along each tusk. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Length 72 cm. & 77 cm. Wt. 1323g & 977g

Carved Chinese Marine Ivory Bridge, Mid-20th Century

Finely carved Chinese marine ivory (walrus) bridge, mid 20th century

Intricate Chinese Ivory Tusk on Stand

Early Chinese carved ivory tusk. Deep & intricately carved village scene. on fitted hardwood stand. Small losses. Height 10 cm (total) L38 cm

Chinese Ivory Brush Pot with Landscape and Animals

A good late 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory tusk section brush pot carved in relief with figures in a landscape of trees, mountains and foliage highlighted with butterflies, birds and animals, all on a fine circular repeating trellis type ground,…