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Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page

c. 1560

Mughal India, court of Akbar

(reigned 1556–1605)
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Medium
gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
Measurements
Overall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. A. Dean Perry 1962.279.187.a
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A vertically oriented manuscript page features horizontal rows of black Persian calligraphy on cream paper, framed by a thin red and gold border. The top row displays bold, oversized characters accented with gold. Flowing text with sharp diagonal strokes and varied ink weights fills the center. At the bottom, two lines are split into distinct columns. The rhythmic script contrasts with the smooth surface, showing slight text bleed from the reverse.

Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page

c. 1560

Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)

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