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Illuminated manuscript page from Northern India

Title
Illuminated manuscript page from Northern India.
Format
Image
Published
1750-1850.
Description
Paper: 32 x 22 cm.
Notes
Illustration and text on both sides. Language is Urdu; script in black with some red. Double-windowed mat, red. Incorrectly cataloged as Persian. Old call number retained for now.
Summary
Side a: Two illustrated panels. Top panel: A woman and a bearded, balding man copulate in a pavilion. Bottom panel: Four men, one with dark skin, stand between two structures. Side b: Two illustrated panels. Top panel: Two men, one bearded, attended by a woman. Outside, three standing men, one with dark skin. Bottom panel: A man and woman talking while kneeling inside a pavilion. Bright colors, some details in gold. paper spotted, smudged, torn and taped.
Kinsey subjects
Book illustration.

Holdings

Library
Blmgtn - Kinsey Institute Library (by appointment only)
Call Number
172P A003.3a-b
Location
Kinsey Institute Library - Art