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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19th century Chinese export ivory pierced and French lace fan…

19th century Chinese export ivory pierced and French lace fan with Vanier Chardin box

Chess: an antique Chinese carved ivory set in later timber box,…

19th Century Chinese Ivory Chess Set in Timber Box

Chess: an antique Chinese carved ivory set in later timber box, 19th century, the Kings 10.5 cm high

A Chinese carved ivory and tortoiseshell jewellery box, Qing…

Qing Dynasty Chinese Ivory and Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box

A Chinese carved ivory and tortoiseshell jewellery box, Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, 3 cm high, 11 cm wide, 7.5 cm deep

An antique Chinese rosewood box with carved ivory panel top…

Qing Dynasty Scholars: Antique Chinese Rosewood Box with Ivory Panel

An antique Chinese rosewood box with carved ivory panel top depicting two scholars, signed lower right with two character mark, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 4.5 cm high, 11.5 cm wide, 8 cm deep

A 19th century Cantonese fan, decorated on the papers with…

Cantonese Fan with Hong Kong, Canton, and Macau Vignettes

A 19th century Cantonese fan, decorated on the papers with vignettes of Hong Kong, Canton, and Macau, the reverse with figures in gowns and ivory faces, carved ivory sticks and guard sticks, in lacquered box with silk lining.

A carved ivory box and cover, Meiji period, the cylindrical…

Meiji ivory box with relief landscape and legendary figures

A carved ivory box and cover, Meiji period, the cylindrical sides decorated in relief with a gathering of legendary figures in a continuous landscape, a two character mark in red to one side, 11.5 cm high

Japanese ivory and lacquer box and cover, of quartrefoil form,…

Japanese Ivory and Lacquer Quartrefoil Box with Bird and Flower Design

Japanese ivory and lacquer box and cover, of quartrefoil form, decorated with scene of birds amongst flowers in gilt and silver lacquer, accented with flower heads in mother of pearl and coral, signed with two character seal to base, 7 cm x 10 cm x 8 cm

A Chinese carved ivory box and Gaming tokens, 19th century, the…

Chinese Ivory Gaming Box with Mother of Pearl Tokens

A Chinese carved ivory box and Gaming tokens, 19th century, the circular lidded box, finely carved and pierced with village scenes, complete with the eight original engraved mother of pearl gaming tokens, height 2.5 cm diameter: 4 cm

A Chinese carved ivory covered box, 8 cm high

Carved Ivory Chinese Box with Intricate Cover

A Chinese carved ivory covered box, 8 cm high

An antique Chinese carved ivory pill box with screw lid, Qing…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Pill Box with Carvings

An antique Chinese carved ivory pill box with screw lid, Qing Dynasty. 3 cm high, 4 cm diameter.

Fine Chinese pierced ivory box and cover, of cylindrical form,…

Chinese Ivory Rose Box

Fine Chinese pierced ivory box and cover, of cylindrical form, decorated with roses on a finely carved lattice ground, above a palmette border, height 15 cm

Japanese ivory box and cover, of rectangular form, the cover…

Japanese Ivory Monkey Box and Cover

Japanese ivory box and cover, of rectangular form, the cover incised with Macaque monkey, 2.5 cm x 6 cm x 4 cm

Chinese ivory & tortoiseshell lidded box tortoiseshell to lid…

Ivory & Tortoiseshell Decorated Box

Chinese ivory & tortoiseshell lidded box tortoiseshell to lid and base, with decorated ivory to side, diameter 5 cm approx.

A Japanese ivory Meiji oval lidded trinket box, all-over carved…

Meiji Ivory Tiger Trinket Box

A Japanese ivory Meiji oval lidded trinket box, all-over carved and stained with tiger heads, flat lid with full relief carved tiger head handle, height 6.8 cm.

A Japanese Meiji carved ivory circular lidded trinket box,…

Meiji Ivory Tiger Trinket Box

A Japanese Meiji carved ivory circular lidded trinket box, engraved and stained, a tiger to the lid, minor loss to lid edge, signed, diameter 6.5 cm.

Indian carved ivory box and cover, of cylindrical form, carved…

Carved Ivory Elephant Box

Indian carved ivory box and cover, of cylindrical form, carved with a series of elephants amongst trees, height 11 cm

Good Japanese decorated ivory lidded box hand painted bird and…

Japanese Ivory Box with Bird and Blossom Decoration

Good Japanese decorated ivory lidded box hand painted bird and blossom decoration to lid and base of circular box, diameter 10 cm; height 6 cm approx.

Signed carved ivory toy seller, he stands with box and figure…

Carved Ivory Toy Seller with Samurai Warrior

Signed carved ivory toy seller, he stands with box and figure on a Samurai warrior, 18 cm height

Japanese shibayama and ivory covered box Meiji period…

Shibayama Ivory Box with Bird and Butterfly Design

Japanese shibayama and ivory covered box Meiji period (1868-1912) of rectangular form, the lid decorated with bird and butterfly amongst branches highlighted with mother of pearl flowers, signed

Chinese carved ivory box 20th century of circular shape, the…

Carved Ivory Dragon Box Set

Chinese carved ivory box 20th century of circular shape, the lid carved with a dragon, together with a carved ivory box (2)

Chinese export carved ivory puzzle Qing dynasty (1644-1912),…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Puzzle with Floral Reticulated Design

Chinese export carved ivory puzzle Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century each piece with floral reticulated design, in rectangular carved box, with booklet

Superb Japanese elephant ivory box finely relief carved with…

Japanese Ivory Monkey Box, Meiji Period

Superb Japanese elephant ivory box finely relief carved with monkeys, Meiji period 1868-1912

A carved ivory puzzle ball, being held up by three standing…

Ivory Puzzle Ball on Elephant Base with Tusk and Box

A carved ivory puzzle ball, being held up by three standing elephants on a circular leaf base, a carved tusk & a box, early 20th century, the tusk with a procession of five graduated elephants on a wood stand, the ivory covered box carved with dragons (3)…

A small Chinese ivory carved box, contains eight mother of…

Chinese Ivory Box with Mother of Pearl Counters

A small Chinese ivory carved box, contains eight mother of pearl counters. 3.5 x 2.5 cm

A 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory tangram puzzle, the…

Carved Ivory Tangram Puzzle with Sliding Lid

A 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory tangram puzzle, the square box with pierced and carved sliding lid enclosing the variously shaped, pierced and carved puzzle pieces. 5.5 x 5.5 cm

A Japanese finely carved ivory box, Meiji period, 19th century,…

Meiji Ivory Box - Japanese 19th Century Carving

A Japanese finely carved ivory box, Meiji period, 19th century, 8 cm high, 10 cm wide

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

A Japanese carved ivory lidded box Meiji period 1868 - 1912…

Japanese Ivory Box with Carved Beetle Lid

A Japanese carved ivory lidded box Meiji period 1868 - 1912 having a carved beetle on lid, height 6 cm, width 7 cm

Two miniature ivory trinket boxes, 19th century, the first box…

Miniature Ivory Trinket Boxes with Intricate Carvings and Paintings

Two miniature ivory trinket boxes, 19th century, the first box intricately carved, made for Chinese export. The second box with a tortoise shell interior inset hand painted scene to lid, 4.9 and 4 cm diameter

Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) ivory ornamental bento, box, with 3…

Meiji Ivory Bento Box with Traditional Figures Decoration

Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) ivory ornamental bento, box, with 3 tiers and decoration depicting traditional figures, 11 cm wide, 11 cm high. Ex: Private collection Sydney

Pair of antique Chinese bejeweled ivory figures, of a lady and…

Bejeweled Ivory Chinese Couple on Timber Bases

Pair of antique Chinese bejeweled ivory figures, of a lady and a gentleman, c1920's,both intricately carved with turquoise and agate inset stones, both on timber bases (has original box)

A Chinese carved ivory part dressing table set c.1920 - 1940's,…

Chinese Ivory Dressing Table Set with Dragon Decoration

A Chinese carved ivory part dressing table set c.1920 - 1940's, comprising of hairbrush, mirror and lidded accoutrements box decorated with mythical dragon mirror length 26.5 cm

A fine circular ivory lidded box, with a butterfly knop, and a…

A fine circular ivory lidded box, with a butterfly knop, and a faux ivory base, carved in the round with aspidistra leaves, curling up in layers from the base, native to Japan and china, height 7, length 9.5 cm

Finely carved ivory circular box and cover all pierced with…

Pierced Ivory Box with Floral and Faunal Motifs

Finely carved ivory circular box and cover all pierced with flowering and fruiting vine, birds and animals, 9.5 cm diameter

An Intricately carved ivory Chinese box and cover c.1900…

Carved Chinese Dragon Box

An Intricately carved ivory Chinese box and cover c.1900 decorated with mythical four claw dragon height 9 cm, diameter 11 cm Provenance: Private Collection Perth, collected 1960's

Japanese Meiji period ivory box and and cover, of cylindrical…

Meiji Ivory Box with Lion Finial and Carved Border

Japanese Meiji period ivory box and and cover, of cylindrical form, set with a lion finial, above a border carved with a lion fighting a tiger, signed, height 10.5 cm

Japanese Meiji period ivory box and cover, of cylindrical form,…

Meiji Ivory Box with Tiger Finial and Animal Battle Border

Japanese Meiji period ivory box and cover, of cylindrical form, finial carved in the form of a tiger, above a border of black lions fighting tigers, height 9 cm

Japanese Meiji period ivory box and cover, of cylindrical form,…

Meiji Ivory Monkey Box with Crab Border

Japanese Meiji period ivory box and cover, of cylindrical form, the finial carved in the form of a monkey, above a border of monkeys being scared by a crab, signed, height 9.5 cm

Antique Japanese ivory internal erotic figural box, signed to…

Signed Japanese Ivory Erotic Figural Box, 1900

Antique Japanese ivory internal erotic figural box, signed to top of lid and base, C:1900. Diameter 5 cm,

A Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball on stand, the carved and…

Carved Ivory Puzzle Ball on Stand with Horses

A Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball on stand, the carved and pierced ball of six concentric layers raised on a stand of three supporting horses upon a carved pedestal base. Height 14.5 cm In original box.

Japanese carved ivory, bone and wood covered box, Meiji period,…

Carved Japanese Box with Dragon and Toads

Japanese carved ivory, bone and wood covered box, Meiji period, the lid surmounted by a carved dragon, the body embellished with two carved panels depicting toads fighting on one side and figures in a landscape on the other side, on three carved mask feet…

Japanese carved ivory and wood covered box, Meiji period, of…

Meiji Period Carved Ivory and Wood Box

Japanese carved ivory and wood covered box, Meiji period, of oval shape, the lid surmounted by a carved figure of a merchant, the body finely carved with figures in landscape, on four feet, restored (A/F), height 17.5 cm

Indian ivory box. High relief carving of elephant to lid.…

Elephant Procession Ivory Box

Indian ivory box. High relief carving of elephant to lid. Continuous procession of four elephants to side. Height 10 cm

A Chinese rectangular shaped box inlaid with jade and agate…

Jade and Agate Inlaid Chinese Box with Ivory Faces

A Chinese rectangular shaped box inlaid with jade and agate figures with ivory faces, length 16 cm

A Chinese ivory snuff box, 19th century, profusely carved with…

Carved Chinese Ivory Snuff Box with Figures and Trees

A Chinese ivory snuff box, 19th century, profusely carved with figures among pavilions, blossom and fir trees, 8.5 x 6 x 2 cm

A Japanese finely carved ivory lidded box on four low legs,…

Meiji Ivory Box with Mother of Pearl Insect

A Japanese finely carved ivory lidded box on four low legs, Hiding inside the lid a mother of pearl insect, Meiji period, the lower half carved as a threaded bamboo basket the top half as a profusion of flowers. Height 9 cm

A rare 'Dehua' porcelain figures group, early Qing dynasty,…

Dehua porcelain figures group with immortals playing chess

A rare 'Dehua' porcelain figures group, early Qing dynasty, 17th century, moulded with two immortals playing chess under a pine tree in front of a rock, a secular person standing beside them, asking for a cure of his disease, the white body covered with…

A Cantonese folding fan, Qing dynasty, 19th century, with a…

Qing Dynasty Cantonese Folding Fan and Lacquer Box Set

A Cantonese folding fan, Qing dynasty, 19th century, with a group of figures in a pavilion, polychrome with ivory heads, and the sixteen black lacquer sticks with gilt decoration, in original box, the fan 28 cm, together with a second painted lacquer box,…

Chinese carved ivory jewellery box, depicting figures in a…

Chinese Ivory Landscape Jewellery Box (A/F)

Chinese carved ivory jewellery box, depicting figures in a landscape (A/F), height 5 cm width 26 cm

Antique carved ivory and bone trinket box, with carved bird,…

Carved Ivory Bird Trinket Box

Antique carved ivory and bone trinket box, with carved bird, fruit and floral decoration, D7 cm approx

A vintage Chinese carved ivory chess set. Republic era, mid…

Vintage Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Folding Board and Box

A vintage Chinese carved ivory chess set. Republic era, mid 20th century. The set comprising warrior pawns, scholars and Emperor and Empress figures, with a linen covered folding playing board and set within the original cotton covered box with bone…

Chinese ivory carved lidded box. Lid with carved figures in…

Chinese Ivory Carved Lidded Box with Figures

Chinese ivory carved lidded box. Lid with carved figures in pavilion to centre, carving to all four corners. Wt. 125g. Height four cm. Width 11 cm. Diameter 8 cm

Chinese carved ivory lidded box 9 cm diameter approx.

Chinese Ivory Carved Box with Lid

Chinese carved ivory lidded box 9 cm diameter approx.

Antique Chinese carved ivory trinket box, dragon decoration, 9…

Dragon Carved Ivory Trinket Box from Hong Kong (9cm)

Antique Chinese carved ivory trinket box, dragon decoration, 9 cm x 7.5 cm approx., as inspected Provenance: Sydney private collection, purchased Hong Kong, 1970's

Antique Chinese carved ivory trinket box, decorated with…

Chinese Carved Ivory Trinket Box with Turquoise and Coral

Antique Chinese carved ivory trinket box, decorated with turquoise & coral, 9 cm diameter, as inspected Provenance: Sydney private collection, purchased Hong Kong, 1970's

A 19th century Japanese lidded ivory box, Meiji period…

Meiji Ivory Box with Japanese Masks

A 19th century Japanese lidded ivory box, Meiji period featuring an assortment of Japanese masks, unsigned, 8 x 8 x 8 cm.

A Chinese ivory jewellery box ornately carved with figures…

Ornate Chinese Ivory Jewelry Box with Village Scene Carvings

A Chinese ivory jewellery box ornately carved with figures within a village scene, with key, 15 x 10 x 11 cm.

Japanese ivory box with decoration of lions

Japanese Ivory Lion Box

Japanese ivory box with decoration of lions

Chinese ivory carved box with intricate pierced scenes

Pierced Ivory Box with Intricate Chinese Scenes

Chinese ivory carved box with intricate pierced scenes

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.

A Chinese carved ivory document box, 20th century

Carved Chinese Ivory Document Box, 20th Century

A Chinese carved ivory document box, 20th century

Anglo-Indian carved ivory box, 19th century. 10 cm high, 10 cm…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Ivory Box

Anglo-Indian carved ivory box, 19th century. 10 cm high, 10 cm wide, 9 cm deep

Japanese ivory lidded box, Meiji period, densely carved with…

Meiji Ivory Box with Floral Carvings and Signature

Japanese ivory lidded box, Meiji period, densely carved with leafy peony, chrysanthemum and kiku sprays signed. Width 11 cm

A box of 10 Japanese netsukes, 20th century, including 7 horn…

Japanese Netsukes: 10 Ivory Masks and Figures

A box of 10 Japanese netsukes, 20th century, including 7 horn bill ivory masks, and 3 ivory netsukes (10)

A box of 10 Japanese wood and ivory netsukes, 19th/ 20th…

Japanese Netsuke Box: Wood and Ivory Collection

A box of 10 Japanese wood and ivory netsukes, 19th/ 20th century (10)

A box of 23 Japanese ivory okimonos and netsukes, as well as 2…

Japanese Ivory and Wood Okimonos and Netsukes Lot

A box of 23 Japanese ivory okimonos and netsukes, as well as 2 in wood and lacquer, mostly signed, 19th and 20th century (25)

Mid 19th century Chinese lacquered export ware glove box…

Gold Lacquered Chinese Glove Box with Ivory Draught Set

Mid 19th century Chinese lacquered export ware glove box rectangular shape, all gold painted containing carved ivory draught set

A Chinese ivory casket box, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, the…

Chinese Ivory Casket Box, Qing Dynasty

A Chinese ivory casket box, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, the small rectangular box with a glazed lid, raised on figural legs, pierced to the sides in a lacelike manner with a star and dot design and interspersed with figural cartouches, the top of the…

Japanese ivory box with elephants

Elephant-adorned Japanese Ivory Box

Japanese ivory box with elephants

A Chinese export ivory figural chess set, Canton, 19th century…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Imperial and Royal Figures

A Chinese export ivory figural chess set, Canton, 19th century the white king and queen modelled posssibly as George III and Queen Charlotte, the red stained figures modelled as Imperial rulers, the bishops as mandarins, the knights on horseback, the…

A Japanese Meiji ivory lidded box carved with a flying moon…

Flying Moon Goddess Ivory Box

A Japanese Meiji ivory lidded box carved with a flying moon goddess and pond lily pads. Signed to base. Height 3.3 cm. Diameter 6.5 cm

Chinese ivory box with erotic scene to the top and carved…

Erotic Ivory Box with Carvings and Calligraphy

Chinese ivory box with erotic scene to the top and carved erotic scene inside, calligraphy to base

A French cut crystal, ivory and silver mounted box marked…

Debain Crystal Box with Ivory and Silver Mounting

A French cut crystal, ivory and silver mounted box marked Alphonse Debain, circa 1890, the carved ivory cover after 'Broken Pitcher' by Jean-Baptiste Greuze, the hobstar cut crystal base with silver mounted collar, 11.5 cm diameter, 6.5 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

Good antique Chinese carved ivory box, late Qing period,…

Elaborate Qing ivory box with village scenes and boats

Good antique Chinese carved ivory box, late Qing period, elaborately carved with village scenes, trees, pagodas & boats

A carved Indian ivory box and cover with a figure and scenes of…

Snakecharmer Ivory Box with Carvings

A carved Indian ivory box and cover with a figure and scenes of a snakecharmer. Height 18 cm

A finely turned ivory cylindrical box and cover, Anglo- Indian,…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Ivory Box and Cover

A finely turned ivory cylindrical box and cover, Anglo- Indian, 19th century, 12 cm high

A carved Japanese ivory peeping Sennin box. 7 cm high

Japanese Ivory Sennin Box

A carved Japanese ivory peeping Sennin box. 7 cm high

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

A carved ivory box and cover, Meiji period, the cylindrical…

Meiji Ivory Box with Garden Landscape and Figures

A carved ivory box and cover, Meiji period, the cylindrical sides carved in relief on the exterior with an attendant pouring wine for a dignitary seated at a table, and several other figures variously occupied in a continuous garden landscape, the wood…

A carved Japanese ivory lidded box late Meiji period…

Japanese Ivory Box with Mother of Pearl and Enamels

A carved Japanese ivory lidded box late Meiji period (1868-1912) decorated with mother of pearl, two birds on a tree branch, with gold enamels and silver corner mounts. Height 10.5 cm. Width 7.8 cm. Depth 20.2 cm

A Chinese ivory emperor figure on horseback, early 20th century,…

Chinese Ivory Emperor on Horseback, Early 20th Century

A Chinese ivory emperor figure on horseback, early 20th century, the traditionally attired emperor figure carrying a sword and a box in his left hand, upon a decoratively saddled horse, with light engraving and inking. Height 16 cm

Japanese ivory circular box engraved with lions c1930s;…

Ivory Box and Whale Teeth Scrimshaw

Japanese ivory circular box engraved with lions c1930s; scrimshaw whales teeth (2) (3 items)

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…

Meiji ivory export box carved with circling lions. Length 10.5…

Meiji Lion Ivory Export Box

Meiji ivory export box carved with circling lions. Length 10.5 cm

A fine quality 19th century Chinese circular ivory lidded small…

19th Century Chinese Ivory Box with Gaming Tokens

A fine quality 19th century Chinese circular ivory lidded small box, beautifully carved and pierced with village scenes. Old crack on side. Together with eight original mother-of-pearl gaming tokens. Diameter 3.5 cm.

A Japanese carved ivory lidded box. Meiji period (1868-1912).…

Meiji Ivory Box with Animal Motifs

A Japanese carved ivory lidded box. Meiji period (1868-1912). Depicting elephants, monkeys, tigers, lions, with tiger finial. Height 17.5 cm

Set of Indian carved ivory chess pieces, housed in carved…

Indian Ivory Chess Set in Carved Box

Set of Indian carved ivory chess pieces, housed in carved wooden box

A Japanese ivory box damaged Meiji period 1868 -1912

Damaged Meiji Ivory Box from Japan

A Japanese ivory box damaged Meiji period 1868 -1912

A carved and lacquered ivory box and cover by Tohekido…

Carved Ivory Box with Quail and Peony Motifs

A carved and lacquered ivory box and cover by Tohekido Yoshikazu, Meiji period of rectangular form, the cover intricately carved in pierced relief with numerous quail among trailing stems of wheat ears, within a key-fret border, the sides and base…