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Ivory Okimono by Kofu, Japan Meiji era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
probably restored, unless it is a natural crack in the ivory. This sculpture is the masterpiece of master
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Ivory

Ivory Okimono by Kofu, Japan Meiji era
Ivory Okimono by Kofu, Japan Meiji era
H 9.65 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Japanese Peanuts Netsuke
Located in PARIS, FR
Wood netsuke of three peanuts. A naturalistic grouping, dark stained. An ivory plug may bear a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Peanuts Netsuke
Japanese Peanuts Netsuke
H 1.58 in W 1.7 in D 1.58 in
Japan 1890 Meiji Carved Sculpture of a Dressed Monk With a Rake
Located in Miami, FL
during the Meiji period, circa 1890. The carving depicts the figure of a Japanese standing and dressed
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Ivory

Japan 1900 Meiji Period Rare Carved Okimono of Two Sumo Fighters Signed
Located in Miami, FL
, especially one placed in a guest room. An okimono may be a small Japanese carving, similar to but larger than
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Ivory

Japan 1890 Meiji Carved Figure of Fortune God Daikoku As a Farmer With Coins
Located in Miami, FL
, created in Japan during the Meiji period, circa 1890. The carving depicts the Japanese god of good fortune
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Ivory

Okimono Set of Carved Red Apple-Shapped Ivory Figurines with a Wooden Brown Base
Located in North Miami, FL
Place of origin: Japan Ivory has been used since the earliest times as a material for sculpture of
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of Japanese gilt bronze komainu by the renowned Japanese sculptor, Ishikawa Komei
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Assembling of Okimono with a Group of Skeletons
Located in Miami, FL
small Japanese carving, similar to but larger than a netsuke. Unlike the netsuke, which had a specific
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Okimono Sculpture of a Group of Skeletons Smoking
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural signed Okimono from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912). Very rare, unusual and
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Gong Lina Head Vase
By Stefania Boemi
Located in Milan, IT
This anthropomorphic vase is made entirely by hand and painted in a Ivory matte monochrome tint
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2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Gong Lina Head Vase
Gong Lina Head Vase
H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Antique Print of Ivory Carvings 'Japan' by G. Audsley, 1884
By George Ashdown Audsley
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print, Section VIII, plate IV. This chromolithograph depicts a series of six ivory
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Ivory Carvings 'Japan' by G. Audsley, 1884
Antique Print of Ivory Carvings 'Japan' by G. Audsley, 1884
No Reserve
H 11.58 in W 16.23 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print of Ivory Carvings 'Japan II' by G. Audsley, 1884
By George Ashdown Audsley
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print, Section VIII, plate III. This chromolithograph depicts a series of six ivory
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Japanese Carving in Ivory and Wood by G. Audsley, 1884
By George Ashdown Audsley
Located in Langweer, NL
originates from the second volume of 'The ornamental arts of Japan' by G. Audsley. The exquisite plates were
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Pair of Japanese Carved Netsukes "Two Roosters", SIgned, Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Pair of Japanese Carved Netsukes "Roosterss", depicting two seating Roosters with a very
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Ivory, Paint

Antique Japanese Carved Okimono Polychrome Decorated Group by Gyokko Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Japanese Carved Okimono Polychrome Decorated Figure Group seated on a wood stand, signed by
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group #1 by Yoshikawa , Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Polychrome Figure Group #1 by Yoshikawa "The Happy Buddha and a Kid
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group #2 by Yoshikawa , Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Polychrome Figure Group #2 by Yoshikawa "The Happy Buddha and a Kid
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Ivory, Paint

Antique Pair of Japanese Carved Netsukes "Dragon Turtles", Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Pair of Japanese Carved Netsukes "Dragon Turtles", depicting two turtles with turtle bodies
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Ivory, Paint

19th Century Japanese cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century Japanese Meiji period shibayama shodhana, the rectangular top with a
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Hardwood

19th Century Japanese cabinet
19th Century Japanese cabinet
H 62.5 in W 35 in D 12.5 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke Humanoid Dragon-Signed by Yamada Hojitsu (1825–1872)
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese Carved Netsuke Humanoid Dragon-Signed by Yamada Hojitsu (1825–1872), Ric.NA001 This item
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Ivory, Paint

Japanese Pure Silver Hawk Okimono – Musashiya Company (Ozeki)
By Musashiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
employing twenty-four people and dealing in enamels, bronzes, ivory, crystal, carvings, pins, fans, hard
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Metal, Silver

Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Carved Arm Throne Chairs, Figural Carvings
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian 19th century Baroque carved arm throne chairs. The pair with figural carvings and
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Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Wood

Meiji Period Satsuma, Japanese Art Nouveau, Kinkōzan Decorative Bowl, ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Meiji period (????, Meiji-jidai), also known as the Meiji Era, is a Japanese era which extended from
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Vases

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Ceramic

Japan 1890 Meiji Shibayama Round Urn in Gilded Wood and Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Shibayama urm from the Japan meiji (1858-1912) period. Gorgeous piece of art, created in the
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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Multi-gemstone, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf

Cameo Glass Vases by Webb
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chinese ivory carvings that were highly sought after by the British upper class, Webb ivory glass pieces
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Antique 19th Century English Other Vases

Materials

Glass

Pair of Aesthetic Movement Armchairs Attributed to G.Viardot, France, Circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
present a similar asymmetric design and an equal carving quality including the winding dragon on the back
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Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
Located in GB
several Venetian churches where he executed decorative carving in such profusion that he must have quickly
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Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches

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Oak

Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in GB
–1685. Brustolon is documented at several Venetian churches where he executed decorative carving in such
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee
By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with carvings of male masks, all conjoined with X stretchers topped with finials. Upholstered in a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
executed decorative carving in such profusion that he must have quickly assembled a large studio of
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne
By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
foliate armrests carved with a figure of resting Putto, raised on four cabriolet legs with carvings of
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

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Japanese Ivory Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Japanese ivory carvings is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese ivory carvings — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. Japanese ivory carvings have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Japanese ivory carvings made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Japanese ivory carvings have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by George Ashdown Audsley, Stefania Boemi and Thomas Webb & Sons are consistently popular.

How Much are Japanese Ivory Carvings?

Japanese ivory carvings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $11,178, while the lowest priced sells for $241 and the highest can go for as much as $47,500.
Questions About Japanese Ivory Carvings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved ivory is typically for creating art, decorative objects and furniture. Ivory is a hard material sourced from the teeth and tusks of certain animals. Most carved ivory comes from elephants. Shop as selection of carved ivory furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.