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Chinese Ivory Carving

Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Stamp. Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver

Chinese 1900 Qing Dynasty Bodhisattva Altar Temple-Pagoda In Wood And Carvings
Located in Miami, FL
, Buddhist Altar Temple-Pagoda. It was created in China during the late Qing Dynasty to early Republic Period
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Ivory

Large Italian A.Santini Faux Ivory Tusk Carving God of Longevity Chinoiserie 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A huge Italian A.Santini faux ivory resin sculpture in a curved tusk form, standing 25" tall, of a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Resin

Faux Ivory Figure of Seated Empress
Located in Atlanta, GA
Faux ivory figure of Empress seated on her throne. Wearing a hat and a long pearl necklace, the
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Other

Faux Ivory Figure of Seated Empress
Faux Ivory Figure of Seated Empress
H 7.25 in W 4 in D 3.25 in
Okimono Set of Carved Red Apple-Shapped Ivory Figurines with a Wooden Brown Base
Located in North Miami, FL
red apples showing seeds and stem, made of ivory with a detached brown wooden base By: unknown
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 12'2" x 13'8" - 370 x 415 cm )
Located in New York, NY
#19307 Beijing Carpet Northeast China 370 x 417 cm Circa 1880’s The field design on this top
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Guanyin Blanc De Chine Statue, Republic Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
absolutely invisible at a distance greater than 80 cm. Otherwise superb condition, beautiful ivory color
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

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

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Glass

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
at the entrance to shrines or temples. A nine character inscription in Chinese seal script has been
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Victorian Vintage Chinese Ivory Bovine Walking Stick Cane Carved Dragon
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Example of a Chinese Export Hand Carved Bovine Ivory Walking Stick of small
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...

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Horn, Ebony

Huge 3D Sculpture of a Chinese Temple Mountain Made of Paint by Secunda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
inspired by the fine ivory carvings produced in Canton, but also by the Wuhan landscape and its famous
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2010s British Figurative Sculptures

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Paint

China from the West by David Howard, Vol I and Vol II, Signed 1st Ed
By John Ayers, David Howard
Located in valatie, NY
export goods; painted enamels, carvings in ivory or soapstone and reverse paintings on glass. The
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20th Century English Books

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Paper

Antique Pair Japanese Carved Netsukes "Two Roosters" by Hogyoku法玉, Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
fine detailed carving, signed by Hogyoku法玉 on the bottoms. This item is 1.5" wide x 1.5" deep x 0.875
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group"The Turtleman" Signed , Edo
Located in Norton, MA
on the bottom from the Edo Period. A truly hand-carved ivory figure with fine craftsmanship in a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure by Matsuyoshi松吉 Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
Matsuyoshi 松吉 on the bottom from the Meiji period. A truly hand-carved ivory figure with fine craftsmanship
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group by Gyokuseki (玉石) , Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
-carved ivory figure with fine craftsmanship in a detailed carving This item is 1" wide x1" deep x 1.5
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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
" #H1, Signed on the bottom from the Meiji period. A truly hand-carved ivory figure with fine
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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
" #H1, Signed on the bottom from the Meiji period. A truly hand-carved ivory figure with fine
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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
century with wonderful carving. This item is in excellent condition with no damages. Shipping Note: USA
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Ivory, Paint

A White Jade Mythical Beast
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
exceptionally smooth and rounded, with a waxy patina 包浆. It has a warm ivory-white hue with faint inclusions at
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

A White Jade Mythical Beast
A White Jade Mythical Beast
W 2.76 in D 2.37 in L 3.94 in
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

Large Scale Modernist Abstract Square and Circle
Located in Soquel, CA
Carving Symposium, Asiago, Italy. 1999 Guilin 6th International Sculpture Symposium, P.R. China. 1993
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1980s Modern Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil

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Early 20th Century Chinese Folding Screen/Room Divider with Cloisonne panels
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a set of 6 panels of Chinese vintage lacquered wooden screen which to be used as the room section panels in ancient China that are put together to make into a screen. Screens...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Hardwood

President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
By Albert Hadley, Sister Parish
Located in St. Louis, MO
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian tea table Quite possibly the most important tea table in American History The famed, English Victorian tea ta...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Lacquer

A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in New York, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

18th Century Chinese Blue and White Kangxi Period Porcelain Covered Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Large 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Kangxi Period Porcelain Covered Vase/Jar. Of baluster form this covered vase is truly exceptional in quality, condition and size. The body...
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Antique 1720s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Garrard & Co. Ltd., Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked in collab...
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1990s English Decorative Boxes

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Gold

African Senufo Multipurpose Bench Hand Carved from Acacia Wood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Senufo Multipurpose bench was hand carved from acacia wood to serve a variety of functions - use it today in your living room as a low to the ground coffee or even dining table,...
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Antique 19th Century Ivorian Benches

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Wood

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

19th Century French Miniature of Napoleon I after Paul Delaroche in Period Frame
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century French miniature of Napoleon I after Paul Delaroche in period frame This is a miniature portrait painting on porcelain from the late 19th century after the painting “Na...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain, Wood

Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse With Saddle
Located in Dallas, TX
A Tang Dynasty (618 - 907AD) Chinese Pottery Horse with Saddle. No TL test but absolutely guaranteed authentic with COA available upon request. Dimensions: 14 x 6.75 x 17 inches (...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

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Pottery

Italian Cast Bathing Venus Sculpture By A.Santini
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1495 Italian cast stone bathing Venus sculpture
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Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures

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Cast Stone

20th Jade Sculpture with Nine Dragon Boat **** 16 Foots Large***
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Scrib, but handcrafted in Thailand. Sixteen feet long. Rosewood base. The sculptors of this enormous boat made of jade. You will admire the details of this vessel. The dragon...
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Early 20th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

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Jade

Pair Chinese Rosewood Mother Pearl Inlaid Garden Seat Stools
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of matching Chinese Asian carved beautiful rosewood barrel or garden stools covered in expertly crafted mother of pearl inlaid.
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Stools

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Wood

JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED 19th Century Italian Sculpture
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED 19th Century Italian Sculpture in ivor... Christ and table in carved ivory. Cross in Brazilian rosewood, carved. Small flaws. Height: (christ): 16 cm; (tota...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

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Wood

Mid Century White Poodle Dog Sculpture II, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, good original vintage condition. Damaged leg - was repaired - shown on pictures. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produce...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

French Aubusson Tapestry, 18th Century
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fine 18th-century Aubusson pastoral tapestry depicting a romantic tryst between a hunter and a shepherdess in a typically rural and architectural-themed landscape. The tapestry is ...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

French Aubusson Tapestry, 18th Century
French Aubusson Tapestry, 18th Century
H 83.47 in W 83.47 in D 0.2 in
Style of Faberge Guilloche Nephrite Jade Trinket Box
By Fabergé
Located in Guaynabo, PR
An oval footed trinket box which is bearing the Faberge Imperial Russian silver hallmark Cyrillic characters, and made in the St. Petersburg workshop. During the late 1800s, there we...
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

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Jade

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Chinese Black-and-White Jade Bat Snuff Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Chinese black-and-white Jade Pebble snuff bottle, nephrite carved in the overall shape of a white
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Antique 1840s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Antique Chinese Peking Red Overlay Snowflake Glass Snuff Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese peking red overlay snowflake glass snuff bottle, of flattened ovoid shape with
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass

Exceptional Carved Fossil Woolly Mammoth Tusk
Located in London, GB
or in competition for females. Fine carving in the Chinese taste covers the majority of the tusk
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Ivory

Exceptional Carved Fossil Woolly Mammoth Tusk
Exceptional Carved Fossil Woolly Mammoth Tusk
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H 65.75 in W 58.67 in D 11.82 in
Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, in addition to notable wood/ivory carving, jade-working, lacquer work, and duotone (blue-white
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Ivory Export Glove Stretch
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic 19th Century Chinese Export Glove Stretch with intense figural carving
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Ivory

Pair of Ivory Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an unusual pair of ivory lamps with silk shades. Each one is different in carving. The
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

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Ivory

Pair of Ivory Lamps
Pair of Ivory Lamps
H 20 in W 11 in D 9 in
Rare 18th Century Rendition of a Chinese Scholars/Immortals Walking Staff
Located in Fort mill, SC
staffs seen in a multitude of the ivory and exotic wood carvings across history representing revered
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects

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Lacquer, Giltwood, Bog Wood

Carved Mammoth Ivory Tusk, Chinese Crafts
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
they are a species considered fossil and therefore not protected by CITES. The trade in mammoth ivory
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Ivory

Carved Mammoth Ivory Tusk, Chinese Crafts
Carved Mammoth Ivory Tusk, Chinese Crafts
H 31.11 in W 37.41 in D 7.88 in
Stunning Pair of Red and Black Chinese Taihu Infinity Scholar Stones
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a stunning pair (two) of tall Chinese Taihu infinity viewing stones or scholar rocks. One
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Ivory Miniature Carving
Located in Montreal, QC
Fine intricately carved ivory miniature fishing scene set inside an open shell. All carved from one
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Ivory

Ivory Miniature Carving
Ivory Miniature Carving
H 4 in W 7 in D 5 in
Chess Set
Located in Houston, TX
3 3/4 "high. The carving patters consist of flowers and more complex Chinese scenes. Fine wood chess
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Ivory, Wood

Chess Set
Chess Set
H 3.75 in W 1 in D 1 in
Old White "Infinity" Taihu Scholar Rock Infinity Stone from Old Shanghai
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful example of an old white antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Old Black "Infinity" Taihu Scholar Rock Infinity Stone from Old Shanghai
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful example of an old black antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Patinated ivory carving of an elder
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late nineteenth century Chinese patinated ivory carving of a seated elder in flowing robes
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Ivory

Set of 2 Bronze Shishi Okimono Sculptures, Signed Hideyama, Showa, 20th C
Located in London, GB
made in bronze rather than the traditional wood or ivory. A "shishi" is a mythical beast that probably
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair, of Monumental Chinese Hand Carved Ivory Elephants
Located in Bellport, NY
measure 30.5' in height.The quality of the carving is exceptional,particularly well represented by the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Chinse Carved Ivory Tusk
Located in Stamford, CT
Monumental Chinese carved ivory tusk, possibly 1st quarter of 20th century, elegant pierced carving
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Wood, Ivory

Chinse Carved Ivory Tusk
Chinse Carved Ivory Tusk
H 19 in W 51 in D 6 in
Round Chinese Birdcage with Bone Charms, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
the top, embellished with ivory carvings. Two bamboo posts stretch across the birdcage providing a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Art Decor attributable to 20/30 years bar set
By Art Decor
Located in Catania, IT
carving. From its outset, Art Deco was influenced by the bold geometric forms of Cubism and the Vienna
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Vintage 1920s French Barware

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Metal

Art Decor attributable to 20/30 years bar set
Art Decor attributable to 20/30 years bar set
H 10.62 in W 6.29 in D 6.29 in
Stunning Pair of Red and White Chinese Taihu Infinity Scholar Stones
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a stunning pair (two) of tall Chinese Taihu infinity viewing stones or scholar rocks. One
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Fine Pair of Chinese Black and White Taihu Infinity Scholar Stones
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a stunning pair (two) of tall black and white Chinese Taihu infinity viewing stones or
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

China New Year Gift: Tall White Taihu "Infinity" Scholar Rock Viewing Stone
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a stunningly beautiful example of a Chinese white Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

19th Century Japanese Signed Bone Inro with Birds and Erotic Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
matrimonial glory !!! LOL Believe it or not but……it is the erotic carving that makes this inro highly
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Pure White Natural Mountain Shape Infinity Stone Scholar Spirit Rock
Located in South Burlington, VT
- with their pale gray to ivory, or red tint, infinity rocks are usually large and are regarded as the
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

20th Century Chinese Profusely Hand-Carved Faux Elephant Tusks, a Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
of ivory !!! These are 100% legal These are 'faux' tusks, hand-carved sections of bone (probably
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Mounted Objects

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Bone, Hardwood, Ebony, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group"Floating on sea" Signed , Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
ivory figure with fine craftsmanship in a detailed carving This item is 1.5" wide x1.25" deep x 1.5
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Ivory, Paint

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress Figures
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Emperor signed to bottom (Qiangling mark). Each figure measures approximately 27 cm. high Total ivory
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ivory

Museum Quality 18th Century Chinese Screen
Located in Chamblee, GA
Museum quality 18th century Chinese screen. 8 ebony panels which are encrusted with ivory, jade
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Carved Mammouth Tusk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carve Mammouth tusk - intricate carvings of Chinese figures Sixty inches outside curve
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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Ivory

A David Barrett Extending Chinoiserie Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
arranged in a trellis pattern, echoed in the carving of the frieze. Painted with green crackle glaze on an
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Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Large Antique Early 20th Century ‘or Earlier’ Chinese Polychrome Guanyin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Offered is this early 20th century (or earlier) Chinese hand carved polychrome wood figure of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Paint

Antique Coromandel Polychrome Lacquer Low Table on Cabriole Legs, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
green, blue, orange and ivory, Chinese, 19th century. Measures: Height 14", width 20 1/2", length 43".
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Chanel ✿*゚ 2010 Paris-Shanghai Jumbo Resin Brooch
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
hand carving bamboos and camellias then inlay with liquid acrylic. Light weighted yellowish ivory
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

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Chinese Ivory Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese ivory carving you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Chinese ivory carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese ivory carving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. David Howard, John Ayers and Thomas Webb & Sons each produced at least one beautiful Chinese ivory carving that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chinese Ivory Carving?

Prices for a Chinese ivory carving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $660 and can go as high as $38,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,150.
Questions About Chinese Ivory Carving
  • 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
    Chinese seal carving refers to the traditional art of engraving the active side of a stamp or seal. Typically, the seals were made using stone, but bamboo, bone and wood could also be used. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic Chinese seal carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.