Twelve erotic miniature paintings from Ratirahasya (Koka Shastra).

Twelve erotic miniature paintings from Ratirahasya (Koka Shastra). Opaque pigments and gold on paper. Central India. Mid-18th century Each depicting a slightly varied white palace structure with an open niche at the lower centre, revealing a colourful scene of an embracing couple attended by a maiden. In each scene, a young man wearing a turban and loincloth is shown with a young woman, nude except for precious jewellery, in various amorous poses corresponding to the respective doha. Red margins with white rules. Verso with short or long inscriptions in Braj Bhasha, written in Devanagari script. (12) Each ca. 21 x 15 cm (image); 25.5 x 19.5 cm (leaf)

Estimación:6.000€

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