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Antique 18th Century Pair Indian Hindu Erotic Kamasutra Miniature Paintings 1750

$2,800per set
£2,140.75per set
€2,465.71per set
CA$3,923.66per set
A$4,380.40per set
CHF 2,295.26per set
MX$53,620.34per set
NOK 29,149.84per set
SEK 27,484.60per set
DKK 18,401.85per set
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A fine quality pair of antique 18th century Indian erotic Kamasutra paintings, circa 1750. The paintings most likely North-East India or possibly Nepal, are very finely painted with opaque on handmade paper, and are from an 18th century copy of the Kamasutra. Both paintings are mounted with archival museum materials and are housed under glass in a good pair of carved and gilded 19th century frames. Both paintings are in very good condition and are ready to hang on your wall. Bloomsbury Fine Art & Antiques ship globally, if we have Your location we can provide a preferential shipping quote.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Width: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB-101831stDibs: LU4876140267632

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