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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... centuries. Just a few examples of ivory objects from Oriental cultures during this time period include:

•    Japanese okimono: A small ivory figurine depicting scenes from everyday life in Japan.

•    Chinese ivory puzzle ball: A series of carved, nested spheres made of ivory, often featuring intricate carvings and designs.

•    Cantonese ivory chess set: A set of intricately carved ivory chess pieces made in the 19th century in Canton, China.

It is important to note that the use of ivory in decorative arts has been controversial due to the impact on elephant populations. Many countries have implemented restrictions on the trade of ivory in order to protect endangered elephant populations. For example, in the United States, it is illegal to import, export, buy, or sell elephant ivory with limited exceptions for antiques and certain musical instruments. The European Union has also banned the trade in ivory within its member states, with exceptions for some antique items. The restrictions on the trade of ivory aim to protect endangered elephant populations and prevent illegal poaching and trafficking of ivory. less...

A Chinese carved ivory dragon boat, the boat with immortals and…
Chinese Ivory Dragon Boat on Green Bone Waves

A Chinese carved ivory dragon boat, the boat with immortals and a central pagoda, sailing on waves of green dyed bone, attached to a carved rosewood base. 11.81 in. x 6.69 in.

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A signed Chinese carved ivory tusk on stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th…
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 rel

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Chinese ivory model of a Pleasure boat carved with numerous…
Chinese Ivory Pleasure Boat with Figures

Chinese ivory model of a Pleasure boat carved with numerous figures, raised on a fitted stand, 11.81 in. length

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A finely carved Chinese ivory dragon boat with figures, Qing…
Qing Dynasty Ivory Dragon Boat with Figures

A finely carved Chinese ivory dragon boat with figures, Qing Dynasty, later 19th century, finely carved, the boat with fourteen oarsmen and six officials, the boat ornamented with scales to the body, a chicken head to one end and a dragon head to the other

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Carved ivory dragon boat, the boat with nine immortals on…
Dragon Boat with Nine Immortals

Carved ivory dragon boat, the boat with nine immortals on stained green bone base, carved wooden stand, 12.20 in. length

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Chinese late 19th/ early 20th century carved and pierced ivory…
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 16.93 in.

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A large 19th century Chinese Canton ivory carving, the cylinder…
Chinese Canton Ivory Carving with Pagodas and Dragons

A large 19th century Chinese Canton ivory carving, the cylinder body carved with pagodas, warriors, immortals, dragons, fish, trees and boats, against a pierced back ground. Height 9.45 in. A/F – some losses to areas to pierced back ground.

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Circa 1930 two carved ivory Chinese junk boats, on timber…
Pair of 1930s Carved Ivory Chinese Junk Boats on Stands

Circa 1930 two carved ivory Chinese junk boats, on timber stands, height 3.35 in.

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A carved ivory model of a pleasure boat Qing dynasty, 19th…
Ivory pleasure boat with figures and removable mast

A carved ivory model of a pleasure boat Qing dynasty, 19th century, the superstructure consisting of two decks, the lower deck enclosed with movable windows and a covered bow, where small figures are variously occupied and some make offerings to two seated

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Chinese carved and polychromed ivory dragon boat, late 19th…
Ivory Dragon Boat with Imperial Pavilion

Chinese carved and polychromed ivory dragon boat, late 19th century / early 20th century, the scaly dragon's body forming the vessel, carrying a finely carved Imperial pavilion with the emperor and his court, raised on an oblong stand decorated with stylis

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Antique Chinese marine ivory sail boat with 2 male figures on…
Chinese Ivory Sail Boat with Male Figures

Antique Chinese marine ivory sail boat with 2 male figures on board, small loss to rope held by aft man, 3.94 in., wide, 2.52 in., high. This item may not be exported without CITES documentation

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A cedar cased carved ivory model of a Cantonese flower boat,…
Ivory Cantonese Flower Boat Model, 19th Century

A cedar cased carved ivory model of a Cantonese flower boat, Chinese 19th century

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A substantial Chinese Qing period carved ivory tusk depicting…
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 confor

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An early 20th century Japanese carved ivory figure group of the…
Japanese Ivory Figure Group of Seven Lucky Gods

An early 20th century Japanese carved ivory figure group of the seven lucky gods aboard their takarabume, the gods in various poses, the boat with phoenix bird head prow. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Length 5.51 in., Raised on carved hardwood…

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Impressive Chinese ivory boat of large proportions, carrying…
Chinese Ivory Boat with Figural Fishermen and Lady Driver

Impressive Chinese ivory boat of large proportions, carrying Chinese figural fishermen, dressed in traditional garments and lady driving the boat. The boat a traditional Chinese junk boat fitted with ivory panels and carved pieces such as windows and doors

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A large contemporary Chinese carved ivory sculpture of…
Chinese Ivory Fishermen Sculpture on Rosewood Wave Stand

A large contemporary Chinese carved ivory sculpture of fishermen in a boat, very finely detailed with nets poles and three figures riding the crests of waves on elaborate rosewood wave stand. Overall length 18.11 in.

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A Chinese carved ivory tusk, 19-20th century, pierced and…
Carved Chinese Ivory Tusk with Village Scene

A Chinese carved ivory tusk, 19-20th century, pierced and carved with a village scene, figures walking up and down, laden horses, row boats and houses on fitted stand, length 10.63 in.

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An ornately carved Indian ivory boat C. 1920, the prow with…
Carved Indian Ivory Boat with Maharaja Cabin

An ornately carved Indian ivory boat C. 1920, the prow with carved birds body covered Maharaja cabin with standing attendant and twelve paddlers. On rectangular plinth. Length 15.75 in.

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Chinese carved Ivory dragon boat on wooden base, approx 12 cm…
Carved Ivory Dragon Boat on Wooden Base

Chinese carved Ivory dragon boat on wooden base, approx 4.72 in. high, 9.84 in. long

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A large pair of Chinese ivory wrist rests, late Qing dynasty,…
Chinese Ivory Wrist Rests with Carvings and Stands

A large pair of Chinese ivory wrist rests, late Qing dynasty,19th to early 20th century, one carved with a scene of figures in a mountainous retreat, the other with figures under a large tree beside rocks alongside a stream and a figure in a boat, fitted s

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A Chinese carved ivory boat carrying the eight immortals on the…
Ivory Boat with Eight Immortals on High Seas

A Chinese carved ivory boat carrying the eight immortals on the high Seas, each of the figures seated or standing holding their various attributes, on fitted black wood stand, length 12.60 in. height 3.54 in.

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A fine Japanese ivory and timber Boatmen group, Meiji period,…
Japanese Boatmen Group with Ivory and Timber Carvings

A fine Japanese ivory and timber Boatmen group, Meiji period, 1868-1912, three boatmen figures naturalistically carved in ivory and timber upon a long open boat with stand. Height 10.24 in. Length 21.26 in. Width 5.91 in.

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Japanese carved ivory and wood figural group in two parts…
Ivory and Wood Figural Group with Mother of Pearl Inlays

Japanese carved ivory and wood figural group in two parts depicting two men in a small boat on wood stand, the boat shown moored to a pylon with mother of pearl inlays

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A late 19th century carved Indian sail boat, the single mast…
19th Century Carved Indian Ivory Sail Boat

A late 19th century carved Indian sail boat, the single mast with three graduating sails and fine ivory rod rigging, the solid ivory hull with scrolling carved top border, three figures to the various decks, one seated smoking a hookah pipe, various railin

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A carved Chinese ivory boat, detailed with numerous figures,…
Chinese Ivory Boat with Figures and Flags

A carved Chinese ivory boat, detailed with numerous figures, flags and lanterns raised from its decks, raised on wooden stand. Length 6.30 in.

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Antique Chinese ivory card case circa 1900 with finely detailed…
Chinese Ivory Card Case with Boat and Village Scene Carving

Antique Chinese ivory card case circa 1900 with finely detailed carving depicting figures on a boat and village scene, 3.31 in. x 1.69 in. approx.

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Vintage Oriental carved ivory boat with sails on wooden base, 7…
Carved Ivory Oriental Boat on Wooden Base

Vintage Oriental carved ivory boat with sails on wooden base, 2.76 in. high (including base)

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Chinese ivory raft. Carved with lotus & dragonfly on associated…
Lotus Dragonfly Ivory Raft with Hardwood Stand

Chinese ivory raft. Carved with lotus & dragonfly on associated hardwood stand carved with waves. Late Qing Dynasty. Length 9.45 in.

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A carved ivory model of a pleasure boat, 19th/20th century the…
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

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A Chinese carved ivory Pleasure boat small losses, possibly…
Chinese Ivory Pleasure Boat, Early 20th Century

A Chinese carved ivory Pleasure boat small losses, possibly early 20th century. Length 8.46 in.

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Carved ivory Imperial boat eight oarsmen with two officials, 28…
Imperial Ivory Boat with Officials and Oarsmen

Carved ivory Imperial boat eight oarsmen with two officials, 11.02 in. length (some faults)

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Signed carved ivory boat containing seven immortals, 24 cm…
Seven Immortals Ivory Boat Sculpture

Signed carved ivory boat containing seven immortals, 9.45 in. length

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A Chinese ivory carving, two fishermen on boat, on stand (Af)
Chinese Fishermen Ivory Carving on Stand

A Chinese ivory carving, two fishermen on boat, on stand (Af)

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Japanese carved ivory dragon boat, with seven seated figures…
Japanese Ivory Dragon Boat with Seven Figures

Japanese carved ivory dragon boat, with seven seated figures and carved wood stand, length 14.17 in. Provenance: Ezra Norton Family Collection

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An ivory carving of a dragon boat Qing Dynasty, 19th century…
Ivory Dragon Boat with Eight Immortals and Deity

An ivory carving of a dragon boat Qing Dynasty, 19th century carrying the eight immortals, seated on the deck carrying their attributes, either side of a central pavilion enclosing a further seated deity, with details picked out in black, the scaly dragon'

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A Chinese carved ivory fishing boat, carved as a sampan with…
Carved Ivory Sampan with Fishing Scene

A Chinese carved ivory fishing boat, carved as a sampan with numerous figures upon its deck casting a finely pierced net from its bow; the net drifts below a broad range of sea-life whilst the figures prepare to receive its abundance. Raised on redwood sta

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A carved ivory celestial boat, carved with numerous figures…
Ivory Celestial Boat with Carved Figures

A carved ivory celestial boat, carved with numerous figures standing along its sides and to the interior. Raised on carved wood stand. Length 5.51 in.

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A carved ivory tusk, Qing Dynasty, 19th century in the form of…
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 pad

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