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Carved Ivory & Bone

Asian Art

20th Century


Ivory Netsuke. Karako Scribes. Japan, Taisho Period (1912-1928)

Ivory netsuke depicting a karako painting calligraphy with a brush while his companion holds the kakemono with which his hood is full. Signed, Japan Taisho era. Height: 4.2cm

Period: 20th century

285 €
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Japanese Carved Horn Netsuke Depicting Jurojin, God Of Longevity, Signed.

A Japanese horn netsuke, well carved depicting Jurojin holding a peach (symbol of Longevity), signed.Jurōjin 'Old Man of Longevity' is one of Japanese mythology's Seven Gods of Fortune or Shichifukuji[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €
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Japanese Ivory Statuette Representing A Woman And A Child, Meiji Period

Finely engraved ivory carved group depicting a woman holding a basket and a pomegranate branch, accompanied by a child reaching out. The scene tenderly depicts a moment of family life, characteristic [...]

Period: 20th century

1 300 €
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Japanese Ivory Statuette Representing A Basket Porter, Meiji Period

Finely engraved Japanese ivory sculpture depicting an elderly man with a smiling face, wearing a short kimono, holding a walking stick and carrying a basket containing a rabbit on his shoulder. The pe[...]

Period: 20th century

1 300 €
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Sage Seated Sleeping Subject In Ivory Elephantidae

Sleeping sage in crackled ivory, in the Ming style, marked under the base. Asian work done by hand, dating from the first half of the 20th century. Good size piece. Dimensions: 18 × 14 × 11 cm Weight:[...]

Period: 20th century

940 €

Ivory Statuette Representing A Chinese Sage With A Celestial Sphere, China, 20th Century

Finely carved ivory statuette depicting a bearded sage, in motion, brandishing a black starry sphere (a symbolic representation of the sky or the cosmos). He is dressed in a long coat decorated with f[...]

Period: 20th century

1 100 €
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Ivory Statuette Representing A Chinese Scholar, Signed, China, 20th Century

Finely carved ivory statuette depicting a standing bearded male figure wearing a long robe richly incised with floral and geometric motifs. He holds a scroll in his right hand, a symbol of knowledge o[...]

Period: 20th century

900 €
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Carved Ivory Group Depicting Porters Climbing A Tree, Japan, 20th Century

Carved ivory group depicting two male figures climbing a hollow tree trunk, one of them carried on the shoulders of the other. The lively, finely detailed vertical composition evokes the humorous and [...]

Period: 20th century

1 500 €
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Signed Ivory Statuette Depicting A Court Lady, Japan, 20th Century

Finely carved ivory statuette depicting a seated woman, her hair arranged in a high chignon and dressed in a long traditional garment richly engraved with floral motifs. The serene posture and facial [...]

Period: 20th century

700 €
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Wood And Ivory Okimono. The Samurai Apprentice. Japan, Taisho Period.

Okimono in wood and ivory depicting a karako training in sword handling with his father. Japan, Taisho period. Height: 7.5cm

Period: 20th century

390 €
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Okimono In Wood And Ivory. The Kiseru Smoker. Japan Taisho Period (1912-1928)

Wood and ivory okimono depicting a seated man relaxing while smoking his kiseru, lying across a chair. Discreetly restored kiseru. Japan, Taisho period. Height: 7.7cm

Period: 20th century

360 €
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Wood And Ivory Okimono. Street Scene. Japan, Late Meiji, Early Taisho.

Okimono in wood and ivory depicting a street scene, a seated man smoking his kiseru (pipe) in front of three karako who heckle him, one of whom is standing on a stool. Very beautiful scene, superb bas[...]

Period: 20th century

1 250 €

Ivory Netsuke. Halibut. Japan, Taisho Period (1912-1928)

Ivory netsuke depicting a flint sitting on a leaf. Japan, Taisho period. Length: 4.2cm

Period: 20th century

240 €
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Netsuke Erotic Japan Early XX Sec.

Japan early XX sec ivory erotic netsuke h 6 cm International shipping UPS DHLPayment accepted Bank transfer or paypalPlease contact for any further information

Period: 20th century

130 €
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Netsuke Japan Early XX Sec.

Japan early XX sec. netsuke ivory5x4 cm International shipping UPS DHLPayment accepted Bank transfer or paypalPlease contact me for any further information

Period: 20th century

180 €
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Pair Of Warriors In Ivory Armor Circa 1930

Exceptional, pair of ivory warriors, monobloc, representing a temple guardian, China, Beijing workshop, circa 1930 height 30 cm without the bases CIC FR 2309320567-K 11/12/2023

Period: 20th century

5 900 €

Ivory Okimono. Inhabited Shell. Canton, Early 20th Century.

Ivory shell populated by different figures evolving under trees. Tiny restoration to the shell. Canton, China, early 20th century. Length: 9.5cm. Awaiting Cities

Period: 20th century

230 €
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“nguyen Thanh Le 1919-2006”, Vietnamese School Circa 1950.

Beautiful carved ivory bust on a lacquered wooden base representing a young Vietnamese woman. Vietnamese work by Nguyen Thanh Le circa 1950.

Period: 20th century

760 €

Ivory Netsuke. Chick In Egg. Japan, Taisho Period (1912-1928)

Ivory netsuke depicting a chick in its newly hatched egg. Signed Mitsumasa, Nagoya school. Japan, late Meiji, early Taisho. Length: 3cm. Awaiting Cities.

Period: 20th century

330 €
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Ivory Okimono. Snuff Bottle With A Flowering Shrub. China 1920-30

Elephant ivory snuffbox, Elephantidae spp, decorated with a flowering shrub. China 1920-30. Height: 8.5cm Weight: 83gr Awaiting Cities

Period: 20th century

280 €
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Series Of Three Ivory Sculptures, China, 20th Century

Nice and fine carved the 3 elderly people characters. Signed. DETAILS:Dimensions: Height - 10 - 10.5 cm.Country of origin: ChinaEra: 1st half of 20th centuryMaterials and techniques: ivory, carvingTyp[...]

Period: 20th century

670 €

Netsuke Erotic Japan Early XX Sec.

Erotic netsuke Japan early 900h 6 cm International Shipping with UPS TNT FEDEX DHLPayment accepted Bank transfer and PaypalPlease contact me for any further information

Period: 20th century

130 €
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Netsuke Erotic Japan Early XX Sec.

Erotic Netsuke Japan early XX sec.h 6 cmInternational Shipping UPS DHL TNT FEDEXPayment accepted Bank transfer or paypalPlease contact for any further information

Period: 20th century

130 €
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Ivory Okimono. Female Doctor. China 1920-30.

Ivory female doctor resting on a mahogany base. Movable right hand bracelet; soft patina, China 1920-30. Length: 20.5cm. Includes.

Period: 20th century

780 €
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Ivory Okimono. Fisherman Attacked By A Cormorant. Japan, Taisho Period (1912-1925)

Large ivory okimono depicting a cormorant fisherman carrying a trap on his back and a basket full of fish on his hip while his cormorant undoes his bun. Beautiful gesture. Signature in a red lacquer c[...]

Period: 20th century

1 350 €

Five Small Ivories

We present these five small ivory statuettes, including two netsukes, buttons from mandarin robes (described as such). These five little things all measure around five cm, four have stamps underneath [...]

Period: 20th century

400 €

Mammoth Ivory Okimono. Fisherman Surprised By The Waves. Japan Taisho Period (1912-1928)

Mammoth ivory okimono depicting a fisherman and his son caught in the tide. Delicate, very fine carving. Crack at the base. Ornate base with seabed decoration. Signed Gyokuyuki, Japan, Taisho period. [...]

Period: 20th century

680 €
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Five Ivory Netsukes

We present these five ivory netsukes from the years between 1900 and 1920, in perfect condition. In accordance with current legislation, the Washington Treaty of 1947 applied from 1973. We certify the[...]

Period: 20th century

400 €

Three Small Ivory Figurines

We present these three pretty little ivory figurines, all signed underneath. These are three netsukes in perfect condition and date back to the 1920s at worst and at best to the beginning of the last [...]

Period: 20th century

240 €

Ivory Netsuke. Sumo. Taisho Period (1912-1928)

Large ivory netsuke depicting a sumo wrestler in a wrestling position. Japan, Taisho period. Height: 7cm. Awaiting Cities.

Period: 20th century

390 €
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Ivory Okimono. Large Inhabited Shell. China, Early 20th Century.

Ivory okimono representing a half-open shell populated by a crowd of characters in a rural setting; we see characters going about their business, a rider, a palanquin, a pagoda, a character seated at [...]

Period: 20th century

680 €
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Ivory Okimono. Old Fisherman. China 1920-30

Ivory statuette representing a fisherman holding his rod with a fish and a small basket. Wooden base. China. Height: 26cm Waiting Cities

Period: 20th century

280 €
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Set Of 2 Fine Bone Sculptures - Open Shells Offering Typical Life Scenes

Set of 2 Fine Bone Sculptures Open shells offering typical life scenes Very fine and delicate sculpture work. Beautiful work. Dimensions: Width: 11.5 cm Depth: 6 cm Height: 4.5 cm Additional shipping [...]

Period: 20th century

320 €

Ivory Erotic Netsuke. Hetero And Homo Scene. Japan Taisho Period (1912-1928)

Erotic ivory netsuke depicting a woman shared between two men. Japan, Taisho period. Length: 5cm

Period: 20th century

250 €
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Okimono Bronze And Ivory, Chryselephantine. Young Woman With A Teapot. Japan, Meiji (1868-1912)

Okimono in bronze and ivory, chryselephantine depicting a beautiful young woman carrying a teapot. Restoration of the thumb of the right hand. Wooden base decorated with bamboo leaves. Japan Meiji per[...]

Period: 20th century

1 550 €

Ivory Okimono. Doctor Lady. China 1920-30

Ivory okimono depicting a female doctor lying on a wooden base. China 1920-30. Length: 18.3cm Waiting CIC

Period: 20th century

780 €

Okimono In Wood And Ivory. The Cowherd And His Ox. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Okimono in wood and ivory depicting a cowherd trying to make his ox lie down, which is carrying a bundle of wood. Signed in a red lacquer cartouche. Japan, late Meiji period. Length: 29cm Height: 16cm

Period: 20th century

1 150 €

Ivory Okimono. Fishermen. Japan Taisho Period (1912-1928)

Ivory okimono representing two men and a child fishing for fish. Beautiful rendering of the sea and beautiful engravings of the kimono. Beautifully worked wooden base. Japan Taisho period. Length: 17c[...]

Period: 20th century

850 €

Ivory Okimono. Box, Canton, 1920-30.

Elephant ivory box with dragon decorations on the lid and village scenes on the sides. The feet are represented by bats. Supplied with its key, working lock. China 1920-30, Canton. Height: 8.5cm Width[...]

Period: 20th century

650 €

Ivory Okimono. Cormorant Fisherman. Japan, Taisho Period (1912-1928)

Elephant ivory okimono depicting a cormorant fisherman accompanied by his two children. Japan, Taisho period (1912-1928). Height: 15.3cm Weight: 205gr

Period: 20th century

390 €
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Ivory Okimono. The Puppeteer And The Child. Japan, Taisho Period (1912-1928)

Ivory okimono depicting a puppeteer presenting a puppet to a child. Signed in a red lacquer cartouche, Japan Taisho period. Height: 16.5cm Waiting Cities

Period: 20th century

380 €
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Ivory Statuette On Base Representing Buddha

Ivory statuette representing the Buddha Shakyamuni seated in padmasana On its carved wooden base. China, early 20th century. From a private family collection. Total height: 19 cm Height of statuette: [...]

Period: 20th century

500 €

Ivory Okimono. Father And Children In Distress. Japan, Taisho Period (1912-1928)

Ivory okimono representing a father calling for help with his two children, surrounded by the waves. Japan Taisho period (1912-1928). Height: 15.5cm Weight: 225gr Waiting CIC

Period: 20th century

350 €
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Ivory Netsuke. Man In A Bowl. Japan Taisho Period (1912-1928)

Ivory netsuke depicting a man kneeling in a bowl and holding two chopsticks. Is it the bowl that is gigantic or the infinitely small man? Japan Taisho period. Height: 4.5cm Waiting Cities

Period: 20th century

250 €
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Ivory Netsuke. Rickshaw On The Road. Gyokuzan, Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Ivory netsuke depicting a rickshaw or rickshaw on the road, carrying a woman. Rarely depicted street scene in ivory. Natural himotoshi. Signed Gyokuzan, Tokyo school, Meiji period Japan. Height; 4.7cm[...]

Period: 20th century

340 €
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Ivory Okimono. Lucky Fisherman. China 1920-30

Elephant ivory statuette, elephantidae spp, depicting a seated fisherman holding a fish at the end of a line. Wooden base. China 1920-30. Height: 17cm Weight: 350gr Waiting CIC

Period: 20th century

280 €
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Ivory Okimono. Fisherman With Kiseru. China 1920-30

Solid ivory elephant statuette representing a seated fisherman holding his kiseru in one hand and two fish in the other hand. China 1920-30. Height: 13cm Weight: 408gr Waiting CIC

Period: 20th century

300 €
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Ivory Okimono. Goddess Of Spring. China 1920-30

Ivory statuette slightly polychromed representing the goddess of spring carrying flowers. Delicate and very fine sculpture. China 1920-30. Height: 28.5cm Waiting CIC

Period: 20th century

380 €
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Ivory Okimono. Buddha With Raised Arms. China 1920-30

Elephant ivory statuette, elephantidae spp, depicting a smiling Buddha, arms raised, small restoration on the back of the robe. China 1920-30. Height: 21cm Weight: 825gr Waiting CIC

Period: 20th century

780 €

Ivory Netsuke. Trader With Abacus. Japan Taisho Period (1912-1928)

Ivory netsuke depicting a small merchant counting on his abacus placed on a bag of rice. Beautiful engravings of the kimono. Japan Taisho period. Height: 5.5cm

Period: 20th century

280 €
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Ivory Okimono. Old Notable With Flowers. China 1920-30.

Polychrome ivory statuette of an elephant, elephantidae spp, representing an old man holding flowers in his hands. Beautiful mahogany base. China 1920-30. Height: 30.2cm Weight: 890gr

Period: 20th century

280 €
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Ivory Okimono. Imposing Elephant. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Imposing okimono representing a trumpeting elephant while walking. Splendid exotic wood base. Japan, Meiji period, early 20th century. Length: 20cm Height 10cm. Width: 8cm Weight: 918gr!! CIC provided

Period: 20th century

1 050 €

Ivory Okimono. Old Samurai With Lantern. Japan Taisho Period (1912-1928)

Okimono in elephant ivory, elephantidae spp, depicting a samurai lighting himself with a tsuri-doro or Japanese lantern. Very beautiful polychrome engravings of the kimono. Japan Taisho period (1912-1[...]

Period: 20th century

380 €
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Three Ivory Netsuke. Hotei, A Notable And Hannya. Japan Taisho Period (1912-1928)

Three polychrome ivory netsuke representing a smiling Buddha, the witch Hannya with rotating faces and a notable accompanied by a stilt walker, all signed. Japan Taisho period. Heights: 5.2cm 5.5cm an[...]

Period: 20th century

320 €
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Two Ivory Okimono. Horses. China 1930-30.

Pair of ivory horses with turquoise and red coral inlays, on wooden base. China 19320-30. Height: 11cm Waiting CIC

Period: 20th century

850 €

Ivory Okimono. Deity On An Fö Dog. China 1920-30.

Ivory statuette depicting a deity seated on an Fo dog walking on a lotus leaf, the stirrup being a lotus flower. She holds in her hands a ruy or prayer stick. Beautiful patina, China 1920-30. Height: [...]

Period: 20th century

780 €

Ivory Okimono. Lying Horse. China 1920-30.

Ivory statuette depicting a lying horse. Inlaid with turquoise and red coral. Wooden base. China 1920-30. Length: 16cm Waiting for CIC

Period: 20th century

850 €

Two Ivory Okimono. China 1920-30.

Pair of ivory elephants; they are harnessed and rest on finely carved wooden bases. Inlaid with turquoise and coral. China 1920-30 Heights: 8cm. Lengths: 9cm Waiting CIC

Period: 20th century

860 €

Ivory Okimono. The Little Fisherwoman. China 1920-30.

Large ivory Okimono depicting a young girl, one foot on a lotus flower, catching a large fish in an aquatic setting; other fish are visible on and in the water, swimming among lotus plants. Some discr[...]

Period: 20th century

1 240 €

Very Beautiful Ivory Okimono Representing A Man And Children

Beautiful ivory okimono depicting a man and six children in traditional Japanese clothing Japan Circa 1900

Period: 20th century

880 €

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