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Ivory — Oriental - Sotheby's
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Ivory
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| *** | A large carved full-tip rhinoceros horn libation cup, 19th century the full length of the horn intricately carved in the form of a deep lotus leaf, borne on a long curved stem within an openwork arrangement of further sinuous stems bearing lotus flowers… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved ivory set of the eight immortals, early 20th century, each carved in the round, standing on the back of a sea creature swimming among swirling crested waves, the figure shown in an animated stance, wearing long wide-sleeved robes and carrying… | *** |  |
| *** | A large pair of ivory figures of an 'Emperor' and 'Empress', late 19th/20th century, each standing in long flowing wide-sleeved robes and carrying a basket of flowers in one hand, a large blossoming bough in the other, the bearded Emperor with a tall… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory wrist rest, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, of tapering rectangular form, the curved top carved in low relief with a maiden standing in a pavilion garden with pine and willow trees, a thatched hut set high on a rocky ledge among distant peaks, the… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive set of eighteen carved ivory Luohans, 19th/20th century, each bald ascetic finely carved standing wearing long layered wide-sleeved robes, in different postures and making different gestures with their hands and holding various attributes,… | *** |  |
| *** | An intricately carved ivory plaque, 19th/20th century, (2), of rectangular fan shape with shallow sides, carved in deep undercut relief on the interior with a dense array of flowering plants and trees in a garden setting, including blossoming prunus and… | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and elaborate ivory group of Daikoku by Korakusai, Meiji period 27 cm the God of wealth standing above three rice bales supported on a base encircled with rats at the top of a high rocky crag, emptying the sack held over his shoulders to the… | *** |  |
| *** | A large ivory figure of 'Lan Caihe', the immortal, patron saint of florists, standing holding a blossoming rose spray in her left hand, the right clasping a basket of roses, her attribute, wearing long wide-sleeved robes, her long hair partly drawn into a… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory okimono of a basket seller by Eitoku, Meiji period, kneeling with his left knee raised, wearing his waraji and weaving the circular basket held in his left hand, surrounded by numerous baskets, drums, masks, toys and other wares of various shapes… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of carved ivory figures of phoenix, 19th/20th century each bird intricately carved, perched on a pierced rockwork base with a free standing flowering peony tree growing to the side, its crested head turned backwards holding a peony sprig in its… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved ivory wrist rest, Qing dynasty, 19th century, the convex underside carved in deep relief with lotus flowers and leaves growing from a tubor, the sinuous stems rising among other water plants and frogs, crabs, snails, clams and crayfish, the… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory okimono of a basket seller, Meiji period, standing in his waraji, turned to the side and carrying a bamboo pole over his right shoulder suspended at the front and back with numerous baskets, drums and other wares of various shapes and sizes… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory figure of Vajradhara, Qing Dynasty, 39 cm finely carved wearing long flowing robes and bodhisattva | *** |  |
| *** | A carved ivory figure of Guanyin, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, seated on a high rockwork ledge with right hand resting on her raised right knee, a long-tailed bird perched at her side, and with two boy attendants, their hands clasped in prayer… | *** |  |
| *** | A large cylindrical ivory vase, Meiji period, the slightly curved sides carved in high relief with a peacock standing beside flowering peonies and lilies, with song birds in flight beside a gnarled tree entwined with blossoming wisteria, and with a pair… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory pendant, Qing dynasty, either side centred with a double-gourd shaped panel enclosing an inscription, one side reading 'zhaijie' (fasting), between a bat and 'shou' medallion on a ground of entwined scrolls, 7.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A carved ivory 'Eighteen Luohan' plaque, Qing Dynasty 19th century, of slightly curved trapezoidal form following the curvature of the tusk, elaborately carved on one side in deep and pierced relief with the eighteen Luohan, some seated, some standing and… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory and wood group of figures in a Palanquin by seisui or shosui, Meiji period 23.5 cm the two bearers standing dressed in wide sleeved patterned jackets, leggings and sandals, each clasping a bamboo staff and supporting the wood palanquin suspended… | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of ivory maidens, late Qing Dynasty each standing holding a flowering spray in the raised right hand, wearing loosely draped robes and hair drawn into a high coiffure, the details incised and picked out in black, wood stands (4), 25 cm;, 25.6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of carved ivory wrist rests, 19th/20th century each of tapering rectangular form, the curved exterior carved in low relief with a fisherman walking along the shore, the underside intricately carved and pierced with sages and attendants variously… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of lacquered ivory miniature cabinets, Meiji period, each of rectangular form, with a long drawer below a pair of hinged doors opening to reveal two pairs of stepped shelves with removable front panels forming compartments, the exterior and… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory tripod censer and cover, late Qing Dynasty the sides carved in archaic style with a frieze of confronted kui dragons and set with double loose ring handles inlaid in coral and turquoise, the domed cover pierced with dragons among foliate scrolls… | *** |  |
| *** | An Elaborate Ivory Group Of Figures On A Boat By Kyorui, Meiji Period 53 cm the long narrow curving deck partly covered with a canopy emanating from a dragon's head, beneath it a bearded man dances with a fan to music played by two companions, two oni | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of ivory table screens, late Qing Dynasty, the rectangular panels each carved on one side with figures on the terrrace of a garden pavilion, the reverse with song birds perched on blossoming prunus boughs, the decoration with traces of polychrome… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of ivory vases, late Qing Dynasty, each of hexagonal form, the panelled sides and shoulders intricately carved in low relief with figures in pavilion gardens on a finely pierced linear ground, within raised borders, the narrow mouth flanked by… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory figure of a maiden, Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, standing wearing a wide-sleeved robe with trailing sash around the waist, holding a fruiting peach spray in her raised right hand and a fan in her left, wood stand (2) 36 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory figural okimono of the Shichifukujin in a boat, Meiji period, the prow in the form of a phoenix, ferrying the six men and one woman standing and seated on the deck around a table set with food and drink, a large basket topped with a scroll and… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved ivory group, Qing Dynasty of Budai seated at ease with his right hand holding a string of beads, wearing loosely fitted robes exposing his chest and round belly, his cheerful face with laughing expression, and surrounded by five small boys in… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved and pierced ivory tusk, 19th/20th century, the slightly curved tapering tusk intricately carved overall in pierced relief with groups of figures variously occupied, including dignitaries with attendants, and warriors on foot and on horseback, in… | *** |  |
| *** | Three ivory figures of Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, comprising one standing holding a large lotus flower, a dragon emerging from waves at her feet; another standing on a lotus base holding a ruyi sceptre; and the third seated on a recumbent elephant holding an… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory vase, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, the ovoid body carved in deep undercut relief with figures in a sailing junk and men on horseback brandishing swords, in a continuous seascape with trees on a rocky shore and a dragon and tiger among… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory figure of Shou Lau Qing Dynasty, 19th century standing holding a branch of fruiting peach and a scroll in his left hand, the right clasping his long staff, wearing a long wide-sleeved robe with a sprig of finger citron at his waist, his face with… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory pendant Qing dynasty either side with a central cartouche enclosing Chinese and Tibetan characters reading zhaijie (fasting) within entwined foliate scroll work carved in low relief 6.4 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | An openwork ivory tusk, late 19th/20th century the slightly curved sides carved overall with numerous dragons among cloud scrolls, extending over the mouth rim, fitted wood stand (2) 28 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A set of five ivory figures of maidens, late 19th/20th century each standing wearing a long wide-sleeved robe, some holding flowering or fruiting sprays, baskets of flowers or a fan, and each with long hair partly drawn into a high coiled chignon, the… | *** |  |
| *** | Two carved ivory figures Qing Dynasty, 19th century comprising one of a fisherman, seated on a rockwork base, holding a staff in one hand and a fan in the other, his wide-brimmed hat and a wicker basket to either side, wearing a loosely draped robe over… | *** |  |
| *** | An Anglo Indian combination walking / measuring cane, circa 1825 the detachable ivory handle surmounted by a large claw set faceted green beryl, approximately 199.33ct, the slim extending measuring stick contained in the hollow interior sleeve, the ivory… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory carving, late 19th/20th century, (2) of a scantily clad maiden reclining inside a large half open clam shell, supported above a lotus tuber with stems bearing flowers and leaves in relief on the underside, and a sheaf of wheat extending to one… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved ivory set of the Eight Immortals, Qing dynasty, 19th century, the figures standing in pairs, each holding their attribute, the details incised and picked out in black, (4), 14 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory figure of Guandi, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, standing with head slightly lowered looking at the sword clasped in his left hand, wearing an elaborate helmet and long cloak draped over his armour and loose robe beneath, his face with long… | *** |  |
| *** | A large ivory figure of Shoulou, late Qing/early Republic, standing in flowing robes, holding a gnarled staff in his right hand and branch of peaches in his left. Height 37.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory 'peony' carving, late 19th/20th century, (2) depicting a pair of birds perched at the top of tall reticulated rockwork, beside a flowering peony tree bearing large multi-petalled blooms among dense foliage, intricately carved in pierced and high… | *** |  |
| *** | Two carved ivory pendants Qing dynasty, 19th century, (2), each of rectangular form, one carved on the convex side with a lily and persimmon within scroll borders, the flat reverse with archaistic characters, the other with a recessed central panel of… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory vase, Qing dynasty, 19th century, of oval section carved in undercut relief with panels depicting two figures seated in a garden pavilion watching boys at play, reserved on a ground of floral scrolls between bands of stiff leaves and key fret,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of ivory carvings of an Emperor and Empress, late 19th/20th century, seated on high backed dragon and phoenix thrones, each wearing ceremonial robes and elaborate headdresses, wood stands, (4), 25.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Indian ivory figure of an elephant, standing on an oval base with right foreleg slightly raised in walking attitude, the head facing forward and trunk lowered and curled between its tusks, covered on its back and head with a cloth elaborately… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory figural okimono, Meiji period, of two fishermen, one seated at the base of a tall tree, the other standing nearby holding the rope attached to the bottom of their net hoisted high on the tree support to dry, wood stand (2) 51 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A silver filigree and shibayama inlaid dish, Meiji period, of flower shape, the shallow rounded sides inset with petal-shaped ivory panels decorated in typical shibayama inlay with different flowering plants, encircling a central medallion with a… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of ivory figures of an 'Emperor' and 'Empress', late 19th/20th century each standing wearing long wide-sleeved robes, hers decorated with phoenix, his with dragons, he holds a sword in his right hand and his left clasping a beaded necklace, his… | *** |  |
| *** | Three cylindrical ivory brushpots, Qing Dynasty, comprising one carved in relief with attendants accompanying a figure in a carriage greeted by a maiden looking down from the terrace of a pavilion, on a pierced diaper ground; another similar, wood stand;… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of polychrome ivory plaques, Qing dynasty, each of concave rectangular form, finely carved in deep undercut relief with insects and flowering stems, one with a spray of pink chrysanthemum, the other with flowering morning glory, the insects above… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved ivory tusk, early 20th century, the slightly curved tapering tusk carved overall with flowering stems and foliage, wood stand, 53 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | 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 | *** |  |
| *** | A carved ivory card case, 19th century, intricately carved overall with numerous figures walking through gardens of pavilions and pagodas; together with a similar wood card case (2) 11.4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory tusk vase and cover by Tomioka, Meiji period, of slightly curved cylindrical form, the exterior carved in relief with two pairs of lions attacking an elephant, the animals realistically depicted, the lions with jaws open in snarling expression,… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory figure of a sage, 19th/20th century standing wearing long flowing robes and a shawl tied around his high top knot, holding a scroll in one hand, the hair and beard picked out in black, the base with incised seal mark 36 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | Four ivory figures of boys, Qing dynasty, 19th century, one seated on a tiger striking a gong, another seated holding a fruit, another standing holding a large 'cash,' and one standing tying his hair back, (4), 12.5 cm to 10 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory figure of Shou Lao, Qing Dynasty 19th century, standing with his left leg slightly raised, clasping a large peach bough in his left hand, the right clasping the end of a cloth at his waist holding further peaches, his hair drawn into cloth cap,… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory figure of a sage, 19th/20th century standing wearing a voluminous wide-sleeved robe, his hair drawn up into a cloth cap, the face with jovial expression, the long beard and hair picked out in black, the base with incised seal mark, fitted wood… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of ivory carvings of an Emperor and Empress, 20th century, (2) seated on high backed dragon and phoenix thrones, each wearing ceremonial robes and elaborate headdress, inscription on the base, (2), 19 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Three ivory carvings, late Qing Dynasty, comprising a small cylindrical brushpot and two rectangular table screens, each carved with figures variously occupied in rocky landscapes with pine trees and other vegetation, two wood stands (5) 9.5 cm, 11.5 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A stained ivory figural group, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, carved in pierced relief with the eight immortals, each carrying their attribute and spiritedly dancing among swirling clouds, surmounted by the Queen mother of the West riding on a phoenix,… | *** |  |
| *** | An inlaid ivory figural box and cover, Meiji period, in the form of a large mallet, the cover surmounted by a seated figure of Daikoku holding his mallet and the figure of Ebisu seated on the handle holding an abacus, a small boy standing to one side, the… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory figure of Guanyin, Qing dynasty, 19th century, standing in long flowing robes, her hands crossed in front clasping a long stemmed lotus flower and leaf, and a string of beads, her hair partly drawn into a high coiled chignon with tresses falling… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory figure of a maiden, Meiji period, 19th century, standing carrying a child on her back, gazing at a butterfly resting on the pole of her parasol, the base signed on a red plaque 'Okoku' or 'Sakuradani', 20.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory card case, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, either side carved with figures in pavilion gardens within shaped panels, 11.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A carved ivory group, Qing Dynasty of Budai standing holding a gnarled staff in his left hand and a sceptre in his right, surrounded by small boys at his feet and others on his shoulders, the details picked out in black, green and red, wood stand (2) 19. | *** |  |
| *** | Two stained ivory figures, 19th/20th century, one depicting Shou Lao, standing holding a peach and clasping his staff, a small boy attendant standing in front, the other a figure of a maiden holding a basket in one hand and a fan in the other, wood stands… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved ivory figure of a warrior maiden Qing Dynasty, 19th century standing, holding a sabre in her right hand, her left raised holding a ball, wearing long robes and a shawl tied around her shoulders beneath a pouch holding a bow and arrows hung over… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory carving of a banana, 19th/20th century, realistically carved with the skin partly peeled back revealing the textured fruit inside, 12.5 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory figure of Liu Hai, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century standing on one bare foot, the other resting on the head of his three-legged toad holding a cash coin in its mouth suspended from a long cord clasped in his right hand, and a further coin in his… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of ivory figures, 20th century of maidens, each standing holding a blossoming spray in each hand, wearing a long wide-sleeved robe and trailing scarf, the hair drawn into a high chignon picked out in black, wood stands (4) 25 cm and 26 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory figure of Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, standing wearing long flowing robes, holding a foliate spray in her right hand and a cascading upturned ambrosial vase in her left hand, wood stand (2) 30.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of carved ivory lions, by Itasaka Toson, 19th/20th century, one standing with jaws open in fierce expression, the other recumbent, the eyes inlaid, one signed on the base 'Itasaka Toson koku', wood stand; together with a carving of a pair of… | *** |  |
| *** | A 'Three Friends' ivory wrist rest, Meiji period, in the form of a hollowed section of a pine trunk, the gnarled surface with a branch of pine needles, flowering prunus and bamboo in relief extending over the side, a polychrome cicada resting on the… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory 'lingzhi' carving, 19th/20th century, the openwork lingzhi trunk realistically carved bearing a large fungus head above several smaller heads and a clump of lilies growing at the base with slender leaves arching over the sides and top, 6 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory okimono of a basket seller, Meiji period standing in his waraji, turned to the side and carrying a bamboo pole over his right shoulder, suspended at the front and back with numerous baskets, drums and other wares hanging from ropes, and others… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory figure of a mounted warrior, Qing dynasty, 19th century, seated astride his horse clasping a bayonet in both hands, wearing a helmet and armour and with a small child tucked into the folds of his short-sleeved robe, 14.2 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory fan, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the paper leaf painted in bright colours with ivory faced figures in garden pavilions between formal borders, the ivory sticks and guards pierced and carved with figures in garden settings; together with a silver… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory carving of the Hehe Erxian, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, one standing holding a circular box above his head, his left hand holding a fly whisk behind his back, the other kneeling holding stems of lotus, both with laughing expression, supported on… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory figural group by Shunzan, Meiji period, of a man standing holding a rope attached to his pet monkey dressed in jacket and cap, a boy at his side holding out a persimmon in his left hand, signed Shunzan/Haruyama, wood stand (2) 17.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A carved ivory tanto, Meiji period the exterior decorated in relief with a continuous rural scene of farm workers variously occupied near a thatched building set among pine trees 38 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | Three polychrome ivory fruit carvings, late Meiji period, naturalistically carved, comprising an apple, the hollowed interior with a figure seated beneath a pine tree beside a stream, the exterior stained pink, signed Ko; a mandarin enclosing a similar… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved ivory figure of a warrior maiden Qing Dynasty, 19th century standing holding a sabre in her raised right hand, her left clasping the long tasselled cord, wearing a fur-trimmed heavily woven robe and a shawl beneath the long bow slung over her… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory card case, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, one side carved in high relief with flowering peony and other plants on a diaper ground, the reverse with shaped figure scene vignettes 10.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory card case, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, of rectangular form, either side with a shaped central panel reserved on the intricately carved ground of figures in pavilion gardens 11.5 cm | *** |  |