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Auction House:
Cordy's
Number of lots recorded:95
Lots with images:95
Prices available:95
Category:
Ivory
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** A boxed set of miscellaneous Chinese game pieces all carved from bone or ivory including a dozen various games or objects, the silky oak box has a glazed cover that displays the contents, all held within ebonised fitted compartments ***
*** A pair of Chinese carved ivory vases, decorated with dragons, on wood bases. Height 13 cm ***
*** A solid Chinese ivory figure of the seated Hotei, height on wood stand 13 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory horse, with turquoise and coral bejewelled trappings, height 9.5 cm excl. stand ***
*** A finely carved Japanese ivory figure of a fisherman, he stands turning to see an octopus escaping from a bag slung across his shoulders, his robe finely engraved with lotus flowers and carp. slight loss to one hand and one foot. Height 13 cm on later… ***
*** A pair of Japanese ivory whist counters, the top decorated with playing monkeys. 9 cm x 5.5 cm. ***
*** A pair of c.1900 Chinese carved ivory small photo frames, oval form, the border carved with sinuous dragons, ivory back and strut, glazed ***
*** An Indian ivory carving of Shiva and consort, raised on teak stand. Overall height 19.5 cm. ***
*** 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 19th century finely carved Chinese ivory figure, the woman in a traditional finely detailed robe holding aloft a persimmon, a child clambering to her side, raised on a plain cylindrical wide column and stepped ring base. Height overall 18.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory dream shell, shell and fish carving top, the interior with village scene, on carved wooden stand. Length 11 cm ***
*** 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 period carved ivory figure of a standing farmer in traditional robe, his gardening tool over his left shoulder, he holds a basket of fruit to his front, further fruit mounted to the shaped circular base, signed. Height 14 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory 'dream landscape', finely pierced and carved with a steep wooded landscape with pagoda, temples, figures and boat. Height on wooden plinth 15 cm ***
*** Two pierced and carved ivory tusk section plaques, each carved as multiple tiered landscapes, with figures, temple and pagoda. Each on wooden stands. Height 15 cm ***
*** A pair of 19th century Chinese carved ivory brush pots, finely pierced and carved with traditional figures, buildings and trees on a fine trellis ground, one with base absent. The taller of height 9.8 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory small dream shell, the bi-valve shell open revealing figures in a landscape with trees, a fish and butterfly to the top. Length 6.5 cm ***
*** A vintage Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball on elephant stand, similar and slightly smaller to above. ***
*** An old Chinese carved ivory circular lidded container, the lid finely decorated with a sinuous dragon amongst clouds, dark stained detail, a beetle detailed to the base and interior. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Diameter 6.7 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory figure of Shou Lao, the god stands holding a reishi staff and peach. On wooden stand, height 20.5 cm. ***
*** A Japanese sectional ivory figure of a strolling shamisen player, late Meiji period. Plectrum absent, height 21.5 cm. ***
*** A late 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory counter container, cylindrical circular form with screw lid, all finely decorated in relief with figures and pagodas amongst trees, enclosing eight finely carved mother-of pearl counters. Diameter 3.6 cm ***
*** An old Chinese carved ivory circular lidded container, the lid finely decorated with a tiger slinking along by a waterfall, the centre carved with a roaring tiger's head, dark stained detail. Diameter 6.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. ***
*** An old Japanese carved ivory figure of a geisha, she stands in traditional dress with fan, her left hand raised supporting a parasol, shaft absent. Height 11.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory cylindrical container, profusely carved and pierced with dragons chasing flaming pearls, the cover with elephant finial. Height 13 cm ***
*** A 19th century Indian miniature painted on ivory of an elaborate palace interior, oval, under glass in ebony frame intaglio carved with repeating floral motifs, shaped bracket feet, strut backed. 10 x 11.8 cm. Remnants of old label to reverse 'Delhi's… ***
*** A late 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory brise fan, carved with figures, dragons, clouds, etc, length 19 cm. ***
*** A Japanese carved ivory figure of Ebisu, the god of fishermen and luck, one foot raised on his sack while fanning himself. Two character signature on red lacquer tablet inset to base. Damage to fan. 5.5 cm x 10 cm ***
*** An old Japanese marine ivory carved okimono, finely detailed with a samurai and dragon, character marks incised and red stained to the base. Height 11.2 cm ***
*** A carved ivory celestial boat, carved with numerous figures standing along its sides and to the interior. Raised on carved wood stand. Length 14 cm. ***
*** A small Japanese ivory carving of a young boy rat catcher some faults, height 4.5 cm ***
*** A c.1900 Oriental carved ivory figure group, the recumbent female goddess upon a leaf with attendant. Length 6 cm ***
*** A Japanese carved sectional ivory figure of a fisherman, standing holding a fish and paddle, a basket at his feet. Signed under the base. Height 12.5 cm ***
*** An ornate Chinese carved ivory hippopotamus tusk, fully carved and pierced along its length with landscapes, pagodas and temples along with numerous figures. Mounted on wooden stand. Length of tusk 30 cm. Some faults ***
*** 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 ivory okimono, of a reclining man with book, signed. Length 6 cm ***
*** A vintage Indian ivory night light, ornately carved and pierced with an elephant, lion, birds and grapes, on original ebonised wood stand with old electric cord and fitting. Height 19 cm ***
*** An old Japanese carved ivory Okimono, the standing figure with stick and leashed monkey to his right shoulder. ***
*** A small Japanese ivory two piece erotic carving, H.4 cm ***
*** A c.1900 Chinese carved ivory card case, finely detailed, serpentine rectangular form, restrained panel decoration to the front, carved sides, a religious cross to the back, finely engraved with conforming figures in landscape. 8.3 cm x 4.8 cm ***
*** 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. ***
*** A vintage Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball on stand, the ball with a contorted finely carved dragon exterior of at least six concentric balls, supported on a stand of three standing elephants upon a turned wood plinth. Height 11.2 cm. ***
*** An old Japanese carved deer antler okimono of a seated skeleton, his hands resting to his left knee, he sits in the wider base section. Diameter 6.5 cm height 6 cm ***
*** A Japanese Meiji period ivory figure of a woman dressed in patterned kimono and obi she holds two fans. Slight loss, height 15 cm ***
*** An old Chinese carved ivory figure group, carved as a figure riding a buffalo confronting a recumbent goat within a landscape of gnarly trees and rocky outcrops, raised on a dark hardwood carved conforming stand. 9 x 2 x 5.5 cm ***
*** Two Chinese carved ivory items, the page turner with handle carved and pierced with a woman holding a precious vase, the bangle with exterior carved dragons ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory figure of a woman, standing holding a chrysanthemum, height 15.5 cm excl. stand ***
*** A small Chinese ivory puzzle ball, diameter 5.3 cm, raised on a turned rod and figured base, height 22 cm. ***
*** A Chinese ivory figurine of Kuanyin, the Goddess of Mercy stands holding a large peony blossom. Height 15.5 cm excluding wood stand. ***
*** A Chinese ivory carved vase, the body deeply carved with roses. Height 12.5 cm ***
*** A fine quality 19th century Chinese fan, with beautifully carved and pierced ivory sticks, the paper painted with classical scenes by Lady Chetwynd. Small tear. ***
*** A Japanese sectional ivory figure of farmer, with basket and fallen vegetables. Signed. Height 15.5 cm. ***
*** A Chinese ivory page turner, the finial carved as a woman, the blade with flowers in low relief on a diaper pattern background, length 26.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory figurine, the goddess Kuanyin holding a flower branch and flower basket, on turned wood base. Height 24 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory 'dream shell', the bivalve shell slightly open to reveal a landscape with equestrian figures and others. A tiny chip to fish on upper surface, raised on wooden plinth base. Width 8 cm ***
*** A fine carved Indian ivory goddess figure of Shiva, she holds two floral stems beside her head, her elaborate jewels swirling and falling to her lotus throne. Raised on hardwood stand. Height 10.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory bi-disc, engraved to one side with figures and to the other side with archaic calligraphy. Diameter 7 cm ***
*** A 19th century ivory figure, possibly Burmese, of a man. One arm missing, height 14 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory figure of Putai, carved with upraised arms (thumb re-stuck), on wooden stand. Height overall 13 cm ***
*** A c.1900 Chinese carved ivory picture frame, oval form, the border carved with florals, ivory back and strut. 10.5 x 8.5 cm ***
*** An early/mid-20th century Chinese carved ivory lady doctor's doll she stands naked with her arms raised and hands clasped behind her head, on short carved wood stand. Repair to one arm, height 19 cm. Note: often when a woman saw a doctor in 18th century… ***
*** A vintage Chinese carved ivory small puzzle ball on stand, traditional carved decoration, the tall stand with lathe turning, the base with split. Ball diameter approx. 3 cm. ***
*** Two Japanese carved ivory studies of birds, a pigeon and a hawk, with shell inlaid eyes, both with losses to their feet. Length 11 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. ***
*** An old Chinese ivory carving, the rocky outcrop with trees, building, lion, various figures including one on horseback, raised on carved and pierced stand. Height 13 cm ***
*** A small Japanese ivory carving of a tea house and hut beside a bridged stream beneath a gnarled ancient pine, length 12.5 cm. ***
*** A Japanese marine ivory okimono, of a mask carver and child with a buaku mask. On wooden stand. Signed. Length 9 cm ***
*** An old Chinese ivory dream shell carving, the open shell revealing a wooded landscape with figures, small loss. Width 6 cm. ***
*** An old primitive carved ivory tusk section, a figure stands with a spear aimed towards a large crocodile, weathered finish. Height 20 cm ***
*** A vintage Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball vase, the body as approximately eight concentric carved ivory balls, the exterior as a contorted dragon, plain turned trumpet top and footed base. Height 12.2 cm. ***
*** A set of 19th century Indian ivory chess pieces, in natural and red stained ivory. ***
*** A Japanese ivory figure of Hotei, modelled standing with a treasure sack slung over his shoulder, the sack and his robes decoratively engraved. Signed. Height 10 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory tablet, carved as an open book, the pages displaying images of dragons and birds, in small rosewood stand. Overall height 12 cm. ***
*** An Indian ivory carving of a woman carrying a water pot on her head, raised on teak stand. Overall height 17 cm. ***
*** A Japanese ivory carving of Daikoku, seated on rice bales with his large mallet raised above his head. Old crack and repair. Raised on wooden stand. Overall height 12.5 cm ***
*** Three 19th century finely carved ivory pieces, includes a tangram rectangular boxed puzzle, the lid with a religious cross symbol, a Chinese carved ivory tanglement puzzle and an oval plaque in high carved relief with florals ***
*** A small Chinese ivory carved box, contains eight mother of pearl counters. 3.5 x 2.5 cm ***
*** A small Japanese ivory okimono, of a warrior standing amongst a rocky outcrop, width 4.5 cm ***
*** 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 small Japanese ivory okimono of a man, standing holding a paper lantern, a tabako-ire and kiseruzutsu at his feet. Two character signature on inlaid red lacquer table under the base. Height 7.2 cm ***
*** A vintage Indian finely carved ivory elephant with howdah, three figures included, loss to one head-dress section. Height 9.5 cm. ***
*** A Chinese ivory carved figure of a cormorant fisherman, he stands with his bird upon a large shell and with bait fish raised on a pole, on wooden plinth. Height overall 17 cm ***
*** A carved Chinese ivory figurine, a corpulent Buddha sits on a carved wood base. Height 8 cm ***
*** An old Chinese ivory wax vesta stand, with shagreen panel to the side for striking the matches, height 6.5 cm. ***
*** An Indian carved ivory elephant, led by two figures, ridden by a mahut and two men in a howdah. On platform base, width 8.5 cm ***
*** A finely carved Indian ivory Shiva Nataraja figurine, depicting Shiva standing on Apasmara (the god/dwarf of ignorance). Height on wood stand 16.5 cm ***
*** A carved Chinese ivory figurine, a fisherman with his net, on wooden base. Height 14.5 cm ***
*** A small finely carved ivory plaque, circular, carved in high relief with a floral spray and with pierced border. Diameter 7.5 cm ***
*** Two small Indian ivory carved figures, one depicting a man standing on a snake, the other playing a sitar. Height 11 cm ***
*** A Chinese cloisonne figure of a woman, with simulated ivory head and hands (one restored), height 24.5 cm ***
*** An Indian carved ivory cart and oxen, with driver and figure inside. On platform base, width 10.5 cm ***
*** A small ivory carved puzzle ball, diameter 4.2 cm raised on tiered stand, height 11 cm. ***
*** A pair of Chinese ivory carved small cylinder vases, each with landscape panels. Bases absent, height 7.5 cm. ***
*** Two small Chinese ivory figures, a young boy and a man with acrobatic child in his arms. Height 6 cm. ***
*** An Indian ivory puzzle of intersecting sections, seven pieces and three parts. ***
*** An old Chinese carved ivory small puzzle ball, the traditional dragon decorated ball supported by a turned pedestal with cup top and flared base with serrated edge. Height 8.3 cm. ***