Antique Japanese Ivory

A Japanese Meiji period naturalistically carved ivory crane, on a burled wood base.

Tall and unusual antique bamboo brush pot with exquisite ivory carving of three Lohan monks. Beautiful detail and original patina.

The comical demon mask of Buaku which also appears in Noh theatre and is represented as the character O-Beshimi. Obeshimis are Gods; representing a tengu who protects others from ...

Japanese gold lacquer wall plate onlaid with ivory and mother-of-pearl Meiji period, circa 1880 Minor repairs to rim.  

This extraordinary delicately hand-painted six-panels screen of birds, blossoms and branches is from Japan early 19th century. Custom framed and mounted to textile matte and wood fra...

Japanese Elaborately Carved Rosewood Bench Seat Meiji Period Stunning Condition, 3 panel carvings of phoenix birds rising with dragon carvings on top of the bench.

A small Japanese hardwood Meiji period Shibayama inlaid cabinet (shodana) dating from circa 1870.

Mafe in Japan, as well as in the USA, these bracelets sometimes are stamped Japan.

Overly large for use as a Netuske, but it has the holes carved into the underside which would accommodate the string (view images). The figure of a stag lying down and with 4 fawns ...

It is decorated with a central marquetry in ivory and precious wood (rosewood, rosewood) partitioned in chiseled brass.

Amazingly Realistically Carved (from one piece) Ivory Narcissus in Bulb Pot. Signed on Base

Beautifully executed tone on tone hand embroidery depicts a large scale floral design on the body of the dress, Iris and chrysanthemum blossom on the front, back and sleeves of the d...

A Japanese ivory okimono carving of a skeletal musician group.

Five story with overall carving and door enclosing a Buddha.

However, craftwork using ivory is said to have become common in Japan around the 17th century.

3 carved ivory sculptures of calla lillies from Japan that date to the Meiji period 1868-1912.

From a Beverly Hills collector, this stunning 19th century Japanese tobacco pouch makes a wonderful evening bag.

Antique Japanese Satsuma Porcelain oyster plate, Circa 1890's.

This massive display cabinet serves well as both an artistic and decorative object addition to your collection, replete with gold lacquer, inlaid ivory and mother of pearl figural pe...

The decoration a fine combination of mother-of-pearl, lacquer and inlaid-ivory, surrounded/supported by a rootwood frame.

An articulated, carved, ivory Japanese okimono of a dragon

A rare & unusual antique Japanese Meiji period, carved scholar's brush pot, circa 1880.

A Meiji period ivory okimono of a stalking tiger with mother of pearl eyes.

Ivory Reference Number: 9NSSPR4H

Mid-19th century pair of scrimshaw miniature plaques, each framed, Japanese. Miniature sumi-e type scrimshaw plaques one with a whaling scene, the other with a fishing scene. Each si...

Ivory carving in Japan reached its peak of artistry in the late nineteenth century.

The composition depicts three aristocratic figures, dressed in elegant traditional Japanese clothes, seated on an ivory background, surrounded by golden clouds.

Artist: Georges Rouault Title: Le Tribun ou Ideal Year: circa 1925 Medium: Lithograph on ivory Japanese paper, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 13/50 Image: 11.5 x 8.5 inches...

A rich impression printed on ivory Japanese laid paper. Signed and titled in the plate; signed in pencil.

This particular worktable, made in England, is decorated entirely with penwork, a fashionable Regency technique derived from japanning, which was meant to imitate complex and rich iv...

Japanese Meiji period netsuke. This is a beautiful netsuke, created during the imperial Japan in the Meiji period, back in he 1900.

This is a beautiful okimono sculpture, created in the late 19th century during the imperial Japan in the Meiji era period, back in he 1895. The rare okimono sculpture has been carefu...

An okimono may be a small Japanese carving, similar to but larger than a netsuke.

Japanese Meiji period okimono. This is a beautiful okimono composition, created in imperial Japan during the Meiji period, back in he 1890.

Japanese Meiji period okimono of Kinko. This is a beautiful okimono figure, created in imperial Japan during the Meiji period, back in he 1910.

Japanese Meiji period ivory and mother-of-pearl inlaid black lacquered wood box, circa 1870-1880.

An inro, Japanese, made of wood and with inlays of colored ivory in the shape of a grasshopper and partly lacquered, 19th century.

Japanese Vase is an original watercolor on ivory paper drawing by an anonymous French artist of the 19th century.

A collection of four Japanese Shibayama lacquer panels of the Meiji period, circa 1900. The Japanese black lacquered plaques are presented in vintage gilt simulated bamboo frames. T...

Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Polychrome Figure Group depicts a woman standing on a board holding a paper fence, and a boy sitting on the back of a turtle.

A Japanese carved sculpture of Daikoku. Magnificent sculpture of the god of the fortune Daikoku, created in Japan during the Meiji period, circa 1890. The carving depicts the Japane...

Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Mixed Material Figure, A Goose Biting a Fish-Signed by Tomotada from the Edo period. Ric.NA007 This item is 2" wide x 1" deep x 0.75" high in dimension,...

Japanese Carved Netsuke Humanoid Dragon-Signed by Yamada Hojitsu法實, Edo Period (1825–1872), Ric.NA001 This item is 1.5" wide x 0.75" deep x 2" high in dimension. This item is in ex...

Standing 11 inches tall this bronze, patinated in two colors, features articulate modeling and superb detail.

Japanese bronzes, ivories and prints, purchased by R.W.

Etching and drypoint in black ink on fine ivory laid Japan paper. Second state of two. Signed and dated in plate lower right "Whistler. 1859".

A 19th century Japanese Ivory spherical Okimono. Depicting an intricate confusion of animals of the Chinese zodiac, including a tiger, an ox, a horse, a dragon, pug dogs, monkeys et...

Meiji period Japanese skull with snakes and rodents.

This truly is the Rolls Royce of call bell pushes. A hand carved Japanese ivory figure sits on tortoise shell with three ivory push buttons and around the edge is made from silver wi...

Both birds standing, heads turned to the side, wings swept back and folded over the tail, delicate carving throughout, skillfully balanced on neatly detailed shakudo feet. Each Signe...

Japanese ivory cabinet (kodansu) Ivory,silver handle, 4 drawers.

Offered here is a an interesting piece made from Japanese purse accessories.

The piece was made in Japan in the early part of the 20th century and is signed with chop mark.

A fine Japanese silver plate and ivory whist marker. The surface of the case decorated in low relief with a garden scene of four cranes amid flowering peonies.

Antique Japanese Carved Ivory Tanto

Beautifully stylized an old man figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portrays the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great ...

8-163 small hand carved figure of a peasant with a removable straw hat. circa 1920-30's.

Antique circa 1900 Chinese hand-knotted wool rug, 11'9" x 14'8" (141 x 176 in), in ivory and blue tones. Condition: good. Wool Antique Ivory Beige Cream White 1890s Hand Knotted Pil...

This hand carved and slight fragment of painted surface in good condition. Very little blue painted surface remaining.

Early 20th Century Blue and Beige Viennese Floral Carpet Austria, circa 1930 Across a blue ground, pale vines span in an open, drifting lattice, linking clusters of blossoms, leaves...

Rare and unusual late 19th/early 20th century antique carved wooden folk art male figure from a small fishing town on the east coast of the United States. The wooden figure is carve...

Early to mid-century porcelain flowers in warm and vibrant colours by Royal Adderley, England. Beautiful, delicately shaped pieces of high quality bone china porcelain. Originally de...

Dodie Thayer Lettuce Ware Tureen, Cover and Stand, Jupiter, Florida, 1987 The tureen, cover and conforming stand are naturalistically modeled as a head of lettuce, hand-built in gla...

I proudly offer for sale this absolutely stunning evening gown with classic empire shape and a fantastic blend of green silk chiffon dress by Pierre Balmain. It is exquisitely decora...

Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)

France, 1900 Architectural church model with weathered wood construction, Gothic arched window openings and tall steeple. 15”w x 38”d x 27”h Ref. O2253 $ 4,600

Late 19th century, classic form molded rooster copper weathervane with sheet brass tail and zinc legs, which are supported by the original 13 1/2" copper bar. Weatherane is similar i...

Bentwood (19/20th Century) maple stained twin size bed with double scroll center design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).(paper label: JACOB JOSEP KOHN, WEIN). (Irregular size...

Here is a side chair, its dark mahogany, spindle back, olive upholstered seat the first thing to catch the eye. It was made in France during 19th Century, a lineage that shows clearl...

A striking and highly decorative French Empire–style chandelier featuring 12 elegantly sculpted bronze swan arms. The central body is finished in deep black, beautifully contrasted b...

In the 19th century, remembrance often took the form of hair, carefully arranged and preserved beneath glass. This relic transforms a simple lock into a quiet archive of love and los...

Striking vintage table lighter modeled after the iconic Bell AH-1 Huey Cobra attack helicopter. Made in Japan circa 1970s, this sculptural lighter is finely detailed in chrome-plated...