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Framed Chinese Erotic Pillow Book, c. 1850
$20,380
£15,526.18
€17,719.04
CA$28,638.72
A$31,211.17
CHF 16,527.66
MX$374,879.01
NOK 209,243.82
SEK 192,379.11
DKK 132,341.57
About the Item
A pillow book was meant to teach a young bride about the art of lovemaking. This rare museum-quality 19th century example is composed of 12 masterfully painted erotic scenes depicting people of the Ming era, a golden time in China, when customs and mentalities were more free. Each scene commands a wide range of emotions and is rich with attire, furnishings and gardens, offering insight into fashions of the time.
The paper scroll is mounted on silk and framed.
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 95.75 in (243.21 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:c. 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: BNPB1stDibs: LU82008015693
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