Lot 48
  • 48

Chinese School, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, A finely painted erotic subject handscroll, Attributed to Qiu Ying

Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • ink and colour on silk, ox bone as scroll ends
Attributed to Qiu Ying
ink and colour on silk
exquisitely painted with twelve indoor erotic scenes, mounted as a single continuous handscroll, colophon

Condition

The handscroll is in overall good condition with some minor losses and wear.
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