Chinese Carved Ivory Panels with Three-Dimensional Scenes
A pair of mid-20th century Chinese carved ivory panels, each of half tusk form, finely carved with a three-dimensional scene before the solid curved back panel, traditional scenes of birds, florals, bamboo and rocky outcrops, both with vivid staining in…
Pierced Ivory Landscapes on Stands
Two pierced and carved ivory tusk section plaques, each carved as multiple tiered landscapes, with figures, temple and pagoda. Each on wooden stands. Height 15 cm
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
Carved Ivory Bridge with Boy, Man, and Dog
A Chinese carved marine ivory tusk bridge, carved with a boy, man and dog crouching amongst foliage and extending nets upon poles above a pond. Signed under the base, raised on a wooden stand. Length 33 cm
Chinese Carved Ivory Hippopotamus Tusk with Landscapes and Figures
An ornate Chinese carved ivory hippopotamus tusk, fully carved and pierced along its length with landscapes, pagodas and temples along with numerous figures. Mounted on wooden stand. Length of tusk 30 cm. Some faults
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
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
Chinese Ivory Sleeping Man Figurine
A Chinese carved ivory figure of a sleeping man, 20th century, finely carved, depicting a man sleeping in a crouched position, robes flowing from hands to feet, with detailed expressive face, hair, and beard, one small loss to base at front of robes,…
Elephant and Hippopotamus Ivory Tusk on Stand
Carved ivory tusk. Depicting two elephants and two hippopotamus, on carved wooden stand (A/F). Height 13 cm. Length 23 cm
Japanese Ivory Farmer Okimono with Fan and Gourd
An old Japanese carved ivory okimono of a farmer, dressed in traditional robes, he holds a fan to his right hand, a gourd tied to his belt, raised on a small tusk section, signed to the base. Height 13 cm
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 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
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…
Monk Ivory Carving with Wood Stand
A small Chinese marine ivory tusk carving of a monk, with wood stand. Height 6.5 cm
Finely Carved Ivory Tusk with Village Scene
Small ivory tusk all finely carved with village scene, bridges, trees & figures, 21.5 cm length
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…
East African Ivory Elephant Bridge, Early 20th Century
A carved ivory elephant bridge, East African, early 20th century. 105 cm
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…
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
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
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 Tusk with Eight Immortals & Stand
An impressive Chinese carved ivory tusk: eight immortals, early 20th century, with wooden stand. Length 55 cm
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…
Chickens Family
Walrus carved ivory tusk on stand depicting a family of eight chickens, on a craved timber stand. Length of tusk 47 cm
Chinese Puzzle Ball with Elephant Stand
A Chinese carved mystery ball with stand, early 20th century. The puzzle ball is carved with pierced work depicting dragons and foliage. The stand is carved with three elephants, trunks and tusks raised up supporting the ball, upon a turned base. (puzzle…
Chinese Puzzle Ball with Elephant Stand
A Chinese carved mystery ball with stand, early 20th century. The puzzle ball is carved with pierced work depicting roses and foliage. The stand is carved with three elephants, trunks and tusks raised up supporting the ball, upon a turned base. Height 15…
Ivory Mushroom Gatherer Figurine
A carved ivory tusk section figure of a mushroom gatherer, the man stands holding a walking stick, a basket of mushroom caps slung across his shoulder and one held in his right hand. His costume finely decorated with etched designs of various mon. Signed…
Ivory Samurai Figure with Swords and Basket
A carved ivory tusk section figure of a samurai, he stands hands clasped behind his back holding a basket, a katana and wakizashi swords thrust through his belt, his robes finely engraved with panels of floral design. Signed under the base. Height 16.5 cm
Carved tusk figure of god of longevity with dragon staff
A carved tusk section figure of the god of longevity, he stands grasping a dragon staff, accompanied by a small child clasping a massive peach, his robes finely engraved and decorated in colour. Three character signature under the base. Height 21.5 cm
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
Intricately Carved Ivory Tusk on Stand with Village Scene
Carved ivory tusk, single tusk intricately carved with a village scene, on wooden stand, height 7 cm length 38 cm
Mountain Temple Procession Ivory Carving
Chinese ivory tusk section, 19th century, carved and pierced with a procession of people going to a temple on the top of a mountain. Height 22 cm
Carved Ivory Tusk with Oriental Village Decoration
An Oriental carved ivory tusk section with all over carved and pierced village decoration. Height 18 cm
Japanese Ivory Tusk Carving: Birds and Bamboo
A Japanese carved ivory tusk section carved and pierced depicting birds in bamboo. Height 17 cm. Width 8.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Box with Lion and Elephant Carvings
A Japanese Meiji carved ivory tusk section lidded box, natural oval form, the lid with an inset carved panel, lion to one side and elephant the other, the body with a full encircling band of carved decoration, includes three lions attacking an elephant,…
Ivory Tusk Vase with Coral and Turquoise Encrustations
Carved ivory tusk vase encrusted with coral & turquoise.
Ornate Chinese Ivory Tusk on Marble Base
Chinese ornate carved ivory tusk mounted on later marble base, late 19th century. Tusk 44 cm
Chinese Ivory Reclining Female on Leaf Futon
A Chinese ivory carved 'doctor's model' of a reclining female, carved from a tusk tip section, the tapering shape reflecting in the leaf shaped futon the figure reclines upon a small chip at the tip; raised upon a dark wood carved plinth. Length 17.5 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
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
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
Mythological Indian Ivory Tusk - 79 cm
An impressive carved Indian ivory tusk with mythological scenes. Length 79 cm
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 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.
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
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
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 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
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
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…
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…
Chinese Carved Ivory Hippopotamus Tusk with Landscapes and Figures
An ornate Chinese carved ivory hippopotamus tusk, fully carved and pierced along its length with landscapes, pagodas and temples along with numerous figures. Mounted on a wooden stand. Under perspex case. Length of tusk 37.5 cm Some faults.
Indonesian Ivory Tusk with Carved Elephants and Palm Tree
Vintage Indonesian Art Deco carved ivory tusk, circa 1930, carved with 7 graduated elephants leading to a palm tree at the base, 55 cm wide
Chinese Ivory Puzzle Balls and Junk Carving Set
Two carved Chinese ivory figural puzzle balls, along with a carved ivory tusk section Junk, approx 26 cm high (3)
Carved Ivory Shouxing Figure with Golden Peach
A Chinese carved ivory figure of Shouxing, late 19th/early 20th century, Utilising the natural form of the tip of the tusk and simply carved and stained in the form of the high browed and cloaked god of longevity, Shouxing, carrying the golden peach of…
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…
Japanese Ivory Tusk with Tiger and Elephant Carvings
Japanese ivory carved tusk section with tiger and elephant decoration. Height 7 cm
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,…
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.
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…
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…
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
Elephant Tusk Bridge with 13 Carvings
Carved ivory tusk bridge. With 13 elephants. Two missing and damage to base. Length 74 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
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…
Dragon Ivory Vase on Wooden Stand
Chinese carved and pierced ivory tusk vase, decorated with two dragons, on wooden stand, height 16 cm
Chinese carved ivory vases with landscape figures
Pair of Chinese carved and pierced ivory tusk vases, c. 1920, decorated with figures in landscape, on wooden stands (A/F) (2), height 11.5 cm
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…
Japanese Ivory Okimono, Meiji Period
A Japanese ivory okimono. Meiji period (1868-1912), utilising the natural form of the tusk, with a male figure holding a fan posed against a tree holding a child aloft; etched square and triangular marks underside. Height 25.5 cm
Carved Ivory Lamp with Eastern Scenes
A vintage carved ivory lamp, the tusk section mounted on a turned wood base, profusely carved with Eastern and Indian scenes under a leafy canopy of trees, two very minor chips. Diameter at height of tusk section 12 x 20 cm
Birds and Blossoms Ivory Tusk Sculpture
A Chinese carved ivory tusk section depicting birds in a pierced plum blossom landscape. Wooden stand. Height 13 cm
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
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
Chinese Ivory Carving of Muslim Merchant
An early Chinese carved ivory figure depicting a South-West Asian Muslim merchant, the rare figure is carved to follow the natural curve of the tusk, attractively emphasising the subject's tilted head which is expressively carved and detailed with…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chinese Ivory Tusk Section with Imperfections
A Chinese carved ivory tusk section some faults. Height 8 cm
Chinese Ivory Tusk Carving with Figures in Landscape
A 19th century Chinese carved ivory tusk section with figures in a landscape. Height 9.5 cm
Carved Ivory Persian Prince and Princess Tusk Ends
Pair of carved ivory tusk ends, carved in the form of a Persian Prince & Princess, 24.5 cm high
Ivory Farming Scene Bridge with Signature Panel
Ivory carved figural bridge depicting a farming scene, with a signature panel, on a carved timber base. Some losses and damage. Length of bridge 35 cm
Carved Ivory Tusk: Crocodile Hunter
An old primitive carved ivory tusk section, a figure stands with a spear aimed towards a large crocodile, weathered finish. Height 20 cm
Simulated Ivory Elephant Procession with Wooden Stand
A Chinese simulated ivory carving of a procession of five elephants crossing a bridge with wooden stand, 26 cm length 21 cm(8') length
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,…
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
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