Tibetan Cased Erotic Pillow Book
20th century AD. An erotic book comprising a pair of wooden covers each lightly carved externally with a floral design and a couple in congress respectively and each bearing a painted coital scene internally; the covers protecting a series of ten painted depictions on thin card illustrating a selection of coital positions; the reverses of the pictures with manuscript inscriptions. 153 grams, 15 x 10cm (6 x 4"). The RWM Collection; acquired in Germany, 2019. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fine condition; minor wear to painting edges.
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20th century AD. An erotic book comprising a pair of wooden covers each lightly carved externally with a floral design and a couple in congress respectively and each bearing a painted coital scene internally; the covers protecting a series of ten painted depictions on thin card illustrating a selection of coital positions; the reverses of the pictures with manuscript inscriptions. 153 grams, 15 x 10cm (6 x 4"). The RWM Collection; acquired in Germany, 2019. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fine condition; minor wear to painting edges.