ManuscriptsIndian15th-16th century

Erotic Painting (recto and verso), folio from a Jain manuscript

15th-16th century

Description

The recto and verso of this folio feature two vignettes with amorous couples on day beds in various positions.

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink and opaque watercolor on paper

Culture

Indian

Century

15th-16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

folio: 10.5 x 26 cm (4 1/8 x 10 1/4 in.)

Provenance

Stuart Cary Welch (by 1979 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1979.

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