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Chinese Pillow Book

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

Materials

Silk, Paper

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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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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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

Materials

Fabric, Paper

Miniature Chinese Erotic Pillow Book
Miniature Chinese Erotic Pillow Book
H 4.5 in W 3.25 in D 0.25 in
Miniature Chinese Erotic Pillow Book
Located in Chicago, IL
Erotically themed pillow books were often given to newlyweds in China as "how-to" manuals
Category

20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric, Paper

Miniature Chinese Erotic Pillow Book
Miniature Chinese Erotic Pillow Book
H 4.5 in W 3.25 in D 0.25 in
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

Chinese Erotic Spring Painting Pillow Book
Chinese Erotic Spring Painting Pillow Book
H 9.25 in W 50.75 in D 1.5 in

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Framed Chinese Erotic Miniature Painting, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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Studio per la Coperta Study Blanket Oil Painting on Canvas Classic In Stock
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Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “spring palace paintings,” these ink ...
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Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
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H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 1 in
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Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “spring palace paintings,” these ink ...
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Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 1 in
Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “spring palace paintings,” these ink ...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
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Chinese Export Trade Painting Depicting ‘the Tea Shop', Chinoiserie Chique
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “spring palace paintings,” these ink ...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 1 in
"Treasures of the Scholars' Studio" Chinese Painting, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With careful brushwork, this 19th century painting honors the four treasures of the scholar's studio - paper, calligraphy brush, ink, and inkstone. Essential to his way of life, the ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Questions About Chinese Pillow Book
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese porcelain pillow is a type of ceramic object produced by Chinese artisans. They normally have highly decorative rectangular designs and feature curved tops. Historically, they functioned as headrests, but today they normally serve purely as decorations. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Chinese porcelain ware.