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Ming Period, Chinese engraving showing an erotic scene.
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The Ming Dynasty, also Empire of the Great Ming, was the ruling dynasty of China for 276 years (1368–1644).
Title: Ming Period, Chinese engraving showing an erotic scene.
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The Ming Dynasty, also Empire of the Great Ming, was the ruling dynasty of China for 276 years (1368–1644).
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