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Ornament with a loving couple
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Before British prudery gained the upper hand, Indians regarded erotic scenes as auspicious symbols (mangala). Erotic images were often affixed to furniture as ornaments. This plaque probably adorned the side of a princely bed.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineOrnament met een liefdespaar. c. 1400 - c. 1500. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
