[EROTICA] Qajar-period illustrated erotic manuscript. Iran: (?)mid-19th century. Three-quarters blue morocco, cloth sides. 7 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches (19.5 x 14 cm); Persian manuscript on polished paper, 10 ff. on paper guards, with 34 finely painted vignettes of couples in amorous embraces, surrounded by descriptive texts in nasta'liq . A few minor restorations, some soiling, in all an attractive example of a comparatively rare manuscript genre . Christiane Gruber, in her introduction to Islamic Book Arts in Indiana University Collections , published 2009, has an interesting discussion of erotic compilations such as this (based on examples in the Kinsey Institute holdings). She mentions the possibility that such works, reflecting an outmoded perception of Persian libertinism, were likely produced for a Euro-American export market. The present work appears to parallel the Kama Sutra in its varied approach to intercourse. C
[EROTICA] Qajar-period illustrated erotic manuscript. Iran: (?)mid-19th century. Three-quarters blue morocco, cloth sides. 7 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches (19.5 x 14 cm); Persian manuscript on polished paper, 10 ff. on paper guards, with 34 finely painted vignettes of couples in amorous embraces, surrounded by descriptive texts in nasta'liq . A few minor restorations, some soiling, in all an attractive example of a comparatively rare manuscript genre . Christiane Gruber, in her introduction to Islamic Book Arts in Indiana University Collections , published 2009, has an interesting discussion of erotic compilations such as this (based on examples in the Kinsey Institute holdings). She mentions the possibility that such works, reflecting an outmoded perception of Persian libertinism, were likely produced for a Euro-American export market. The present work appears to parallel the Kama Sutra in its varied approach to intercourse. C
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert![[EROTICA] Qajar-period illustrated erotic manuscript.](https://doyle.com/sites/default/files/styles/auction_slider/public/images/lots/078/1334078.jpg "Source: Doyle New York - Auctioneers & Appraisers")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
