Framed Chinese Erotic Pillow Book, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A pillow book was meant to teach a young bride about the art of lovemaking. This rare museum
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
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Chinese Pillow Book
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Chinese Framed Block Print Erotic Pillow Book, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Erotically themed pillow books were often given to newlyweds in China as "how-to" manuals
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Early 20th Century Chinese Prints
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Paper
Large 19th Century Erotic Pillow Book
Located in Chicago, IL
Pillow books were presented to women on their wedding day as a way of instructing the fine art of
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Miniature Chinese Erotic Pillow Book
Located in Chicago, IL
Erotically themed pillow books were often given to newlyweds in China as "how-to" manuals
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20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
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Miniature Chinese Erotic Pillow Book
Located in Chicago, IL
Erotically themed pillow books were often given to newlyweds in China as "how-to" manuals
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20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
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Chinese Erotic Spring Painting Pillow Book
Located in Chicago, IL
A pillow book was meant to teach a young bride about the art of lovemaking. Small in size, the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Paper
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From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.
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