【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. 【Product details】 For the discerning collector, we present a 20th-century Chinese silk scroll featuring detailed and vivid illustrations from the Karma Sutra. This vintage artifact captures the essence of intimate encounters, showcasing men and women adorned in traditional Chinese attire engaging in various acts of love and passion. The scroll is prominently titled Spring Palace Illustrations, a term historically used for such erotic art, reflecting the private pleasures of the imperial court. The scroll concludes with an inscription that poetically evokes the awakening of love, translated as: "When the waters of the Spring River warm, the ducks are the first to know. Your heart stirs and makes its call, which I already understand. Inscribed by the immortal guest of the five lakes." This piece carries the marks of time, with some wear, spots, and discoloration due to sun exposure, as is to be expected from an item of this age. Please refer to the accompanying photographs for an understanding of the scroll's condition. Dimensions: approx. H 21.5 cm W 270 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!