Erotic Painting (recto and verso), folio from a Jain manuscript
15th-16th century
Description
The recto of this folio features two vignettes with amorous couples on day beds in various positions. The verso of this folio features one vignette of an amorous couple on a day bed and another vignette of a horse.
Dimensions
10.3 x 26 cm (4 1/16 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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