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Carved ivory articulated 19th century Japanese lobsters, crayfish and crabs

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...

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Japanese ivory lobster okimono by Yamazaki Nankai, late Meiji…
Articulated Ivory Lobster Okimono by Yamazaki Nankai

Japanese ivory lobster okimono by Yamazaki Nankai, late Meiji period (1868-1912) naturalistically carved and fully articulated, the eyes stained, signed in a red oval seal 'Nankai', with custom made box

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A Japanese ivory articulated carving of a crab, Meiji period…
Meiji Ivory Crab Carving

A Japanese ivory articulated carving of a crab, Meiji period (1868-1912), 5.51 in. wide

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A polychrome ivory articulated okimono of a crayfish, Meiji…
Polychrome Ivory Crayfish Okimono, Meiji Period

A polychrome ivory articulated okimono of a crayfish, Meiji period naturalistically rendered, the body intricately carved with finely detailed carapace, tail and fins, the jointed legs with claws, the removable slender feelers and long antennae reaching ov

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An impressive carved ivory articulated crab, life size with…
Articulated ivory crab with movable claws and legs

An impressive carved ivory articulated crab, life size with solid body, eight legs and two large claws to front, movable sections, fine engraved naturalistic detail, one back leg requiring attention. 9.84 in. x 3.94 in. x 3.54 in.

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A fine Japanese articulated ivory crayfish, Meiji period…
Meiji Ivory Articulated Crayfish

A fine Japanese articulated ivory crayfish, Meiji period (1868-1912)

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A large Japanese articulated model of a crayfish, late 19th…
Japanese Ivory Articulated Crayfish Model

A large Japanese articulated model of a crayfish, late 19th century, carved and assembled from ivory and hinged to allow full articulation in the joints of the tail, legs antenn' and eyes, surface details finely carved and lightly stained, inscribed on the

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Two Japanese articulated ivory models of crabs, late 19th…
Articulated Ivory Crab Models from Japan

Two Japanese articulated ivory models of crabs, late 19th century, each carved and assembled from ivory, the joints hinged to allow full articulation in the legs, claws and eyes, the surface lightly stained, smaller crab with silver lacquer eyes 5.12 in.…

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A Japanese articulated ivory model of a crayfish, late 19th…
Articulated Ivory Crayfish Model, Late 19th Century

A Japanese articulated ivory model of a crayfish, late 19th century, the crayfish carved and assembled with fully articulated joints in the legs, tail and antenn', the surface finished and lightly stained to simulate the rough shell of the crayfish, eyes s

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A Japanese articulated ivory model of a crayfish, late 19th…
Articulated Ivory Crayfish Model

A Japanese articulated ivory model of a crayfish, late 19th century, the crustacean carved and assembled to allow full articulation of the joints, the surface finished to simulate the natural texture of the shell, the eyes dark horn. Length 22.44 in.

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A fully articulated ivory okimono of a lobster, Meiji period 41…
Meiji Ivory Lobster Okimono

A fully articulated ivory okimono of a lobster, Meiji period 16.14 in. overall naturalistically rendered, the body intricately carved with finely detailed carapace, tail and fins, the jointed legs with menacing claws, slender feelers extending to the…

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