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Tuti-Nama (Tales of a Parrot)
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
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Khujasta kills the pet mynah who advises her not to be unfaithful to...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
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Tuti-Nama (Tales of a Parrot)
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The merchant hears of his wife’s unfaithfulness (above); the unfaithful...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
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The sentinel in the employ of the Shah of Tabaristan prepares to...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
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The goldsmith and the carpenter inform the king of a dream in which the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
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The goldsmith judged; the bear cubs trained by the carpenter as though...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
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1962.279.26.aCCCC0
The mendicant’s wife deceives him with a soldier, from a Tuti-nama ...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.26.bCCCC0
The soldier receives a garland of roses from his wife which will remain...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.27.aCCCC0
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The two cooks, who attempt to seduce the warrior’s loyal wife, are...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
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The two erring cooks, dressed as maidservants, fall at the prince’s feet...
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1962.279.34.bCCCC0
The hunter throws away the baby parrots, who pretend to be dead, and...
Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560–1600)
1962.279.35.aCCCC0
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Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560–1600)
1962.279.36.aCCCC0
The hunter offers the mother parrot to the king of Kamarupa, from a Tuti...
Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560–1600)
1962.279.36.bCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.37.aCCCC0
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1962.279.41.bCCCC0
Seven men disputing possession of a woman bring her before the Tree of...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.42.aCCCC0
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1962.279.42.bCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Seventh Night,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.43.aCCCC0
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1962.279.44.aCCCC0
The vizier dissuades the king of Bahilistan from executing the dervish...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.44.bCCCC0
The dervish brings in as dowry an elephant laden with gold, from a Tuti...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.45.aCCCC0
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1962.279.45.bCCCC0
The dervish brings the King of Kings before the king of Bahilistan, from...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.46.aCCCC0
The king of Bahilistan offers his daughter to the King of Kings, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.46.bCCCC0
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1962.279.47.aCCCC0
The Brahman gambler sees the daughter of the king of the jinns in a pit...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.47.bCCCC0
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1962.279.48.bCCCC0
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1962.279.49.aCCCC0
The daughter of the king of the jinns bows before the King of Kings who...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.49.bCCCC0
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1962.279.50.aCCCC0
The rejuvenated old man and the daughter of the king of the jinns take...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.50.bCCCC0
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1962.279.51.aCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Eighth Night, from...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.51.bCCCC0
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1962.279.52.aCCCC0
The astrologer predicts a calamity for the newly born prince in his...
Banavari 1 (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.52.bCCCC0
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1962.279.53.aCCCC0
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1962.279.53.bCCCC0
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1962.279.54.aCCCC0
The young prince is presented to the king, his father, by his teacher,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.54.bCCCC0
The king’s handmaiden takes the prince away to the harem, from a Tuti...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.55.aCCCC0
The prince rejects the amorous advances of the king’s handmaiden, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.55.bCCCC0
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1962.279.56.aCCCC0
The prince being taken away for execution on the false complaint of the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.56.bCCCC0
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1962.279.57.aCCCC0
Landscape with a lotus pool, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot):...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.57.bCCCC0
A woman asks her lover to leave her house, brandishing his sword and...
Gujarati (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.58.aCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.58.bCCCC0
Landscape with a lotus pool, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot),...
Gujarati (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.59.aCCCC0
The prince, once reprieved, is returned to the palace of execution a...
Gujarati (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.59.bCCCC0
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1962.279.60.aCCCC0
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1962.279.61.aCCCC0
The handmaiden again appeals for justice and the prince is led to the...
Gujarati (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.61.bCCCC0
The lover’s son makes an elephant of the pastry dough carried by the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.62.aCCCC0
The unfaithful wife explaining away the presence of the dough elephant,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.62.bCCCC0
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1962.279.63.aCCCC0
The handmaiden appeals for justice and the prince is taken to the...
Tara 2 (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.63.bCCCC0
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1962.279.64.aCCCC0
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1962.279.64.bCCCC0
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1962.279.65.aCCCC0
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1962.279.65.bCCCC0
The prince’s ordeal continues, he is ordered away to be executed for the...
Ghulam 'Ali (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.66.aCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.66.bCCCC0
The farmer, father of the son with the deceitful wife, steals away with...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.68.aCCCC0
The deceitful wife persuades her husband to sleep in the same place...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.68.bCCCC0
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1962.279.69.aCCCC0
The merchant’s clerk replaces the sugar purchased by the philandering...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.70.aCCCC0
The husband berates his wife for purchasing gravel instead of sugar,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.70.bCCCC0
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1962.279.72.bCCCC0
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1962.279.73.bCCCC0
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1962.279.74.aCCCC0
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1962.279.74.bCCCC0
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1962.279.75.aCCCC0
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1962.279.76.aCCCC0
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1962.279.76.bCCCC0
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1962.279.77.aCCCC0
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1962.279.77.bCCCC0
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1962.279.78.bCCCC0
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1962.279.79.bCCCC0
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1962.279.80.aCCCC0
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1962.279.81.aCCCC0
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1962.279.82.aCCCC0
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1962.279.82.bCCCC0
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1962.279.83.aCCCC0
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1962.279.85.aCCCC0
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1962.279.85.bCCCC0
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1962.279.86.aCCCC0
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1962.279.86.bCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Eleventh Night,...
Banavari 2 (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.87.aCCCC0
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1962.279.87.bCCCC0
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1962.279.88.aCCCC0
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1962.279.88.bCCCC0
The Brahman’s predicament is conveyed by the wind to the fish who...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.89.aCCCC0
The creatures of the sea are asked by the king of the Ocean to take a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.89.bCCCC0
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1962.279.90.aCCCC0
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1962.279.90.bCCCC0
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1962.279.91.aCCCC0
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1962.279.91.bCCCC0
The king of the Ocean, having assumed human form, arrives at the court...
Ghulam 'Ali (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.92.aCCCC0
Tuti-Nama (Tales of a Parrot)
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The Brahman, unable to select from the four gifts of the king of the...
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The street cleaner, on his way to meet King Bhojaraja, sleeps under a...
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King Bhojaraja tries in vain to ascertain the whereabouts of the pearl...
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The merchant’s daughter meets the gardener, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a...
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The invention of musical instruments from the intestines of a monkey,...
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The origin of music from a fabulous bird of India which had seven holes...
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The daughter-in-law of the king of Banaras, charmed by the music of a...
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The vagabond crosses a stream with the possessions of the daughter-in...
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The daughter-in-law returns from her misadventure, feigning insanity,...
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The merchant Mansur departs on a sea voyage, leaving his wife behind,...
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The young man, who has magically taken on the appearance of Mansur the...
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The young man changes himself to look like Mansur, and thus inveigles...
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The prince meets a carefree dancing dervish whose good fortune he...
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Nikfal, the fortune of the prince in the form of a woman, offers to...
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The prince, having deprived the snake of its natural food, a frog, feeds...
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The prince and Nikfal are joined by Khalis and the Mukhlis who are the...
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The prince, with the help of Mukhlis who changes into a frog, recovers...
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Khalis repays the prince for his kindness by changing into a snake and...
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The Brahman’s wife who killed a peacock and ate its gallbladder on the...
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The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Twentieth Night,...
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Three suitors fight amongst themselves for the hand of the devotee’s...
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The suitors take the devotee’s daughter out of her tomb after breaking...
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The three suitors again begin to quarrel among themselves for the hand...
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The wolf and the jackal, serving as viziers, instigate the lion who...
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The court jester meets a Zangi dancing with joy, and learns from him...
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Kamjuy, the wife of the Raja, averts her face from the fishes, from a...
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The forty wives and their secret paramours being punished by stoning to...
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Bashir confides his love for Habbaza to an Arab friend, and sends him to...
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Habbaza’s sister, who is sent to console her, discovers the disguised...
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Mukhtar throws his wife Maimuna into the pit, but she saves herself,...
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The destitute Mukhtar meets his wife Maimuna at a holy shrine, from a...
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The lover of Hamnaz, who has been hanged from the gallows, bites off her...
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In order to falsely implicate her husband, Hamnaz places a knife by his...
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Tuti-Nama (Tales of a Parrot)
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1962.279.1.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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1962.279.1.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10.4 cm (6 9/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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1962.279.2.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 16.4 x 10.6 cm (6 7/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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1962.279.2.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 16.4 x 10.5 cm (6 7/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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1962.279.3.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.6 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/4 in.); Text field: 16.2 x 10.6 cm (6 3/8 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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1962.279.4.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.3 x 10.5 cm (6 7/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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1962.279.5.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.5 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.3 x 10.5 cm (6 7/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.6.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.5 x 10.6 cm (6 1/2 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.6.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10.7 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.7.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.5 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.5 x 10.7 cm (6 1/2 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.7.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.5 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.4 x 10.6 cm (6 7/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Khujasta kills the pet mynah who advises her not to be unfaithful to...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.8.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 19.9 x 14.2 cm (7 13/16 x 5 9/16 in.); Painting only: 12.9 x 10.5 cm (5 1/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.8.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 19.9 x 14.2 cm (7 13/16 x 5 9/16 in.); Text field: 16.4 x 10.6 cm (6 7/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.9.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.4 x 10.5 cm (6 7/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Tuti-Nama (Tales of a Parrot)
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.9.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.5 x 10.6 cm (6 1/2 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.10.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 13.6 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.); Text field: 16.4 x 10.5 cm (6 7/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The merchant hears of his wife’s unfaithfulness (above); the unfaithful...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.10.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 16.3 x 10.3 cm (6 7/16 x 4 1/16 in.); Overall: 20 x 13.6 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.11.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 16.4 x 10.4 cm (6 7/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.11.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 16.4 x 10.6 cm (6 7/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.12.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.5 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.1 x 10.6 cm (6 5/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.12.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.5 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.4 x 10.3 cm (6 7/16 x 4 1/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.13.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.2 cm (7 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.); Text field: 16.5 x 10.7 cm (6 1/2 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.13.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.2 cm (7 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10.5 cm (6 9/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.14.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.1 cm (7 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.); Text field: 16.5 x 10.6 cm (6 1/2 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.14.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.1 cm (7 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.); Text field: 16.4 x 10.6 cm (6 7/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.15.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10.4 cm (6 9/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.15.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10.5 cm (6 9/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The sentinel in the employ of the Shah of Tabaristan prepares to...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.16.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 10.2 x 10.6 cm (4 x 4 3/16 in.); Overall: 20.1 x 14.3 cm (7 15/16 x 5 5/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.16.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.1 x 14.3 cm (7 15/16 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 16.3 x 10.5 cm (6 7/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.17.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.2 cm (7 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.); Text field: 16.7 x 10.6 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.17.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.2 cm (7 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.); Text field: 16.7 x 10.5 cm (6 9/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.18.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 16.4 x 10.6 cm (6 7/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.18.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 16.5 x 10.6 cm (6 1/2 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.19.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.4 x 10.7 cm (6 7/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.19.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.3 x 10.7 cm (6 7/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The goldsmith and the carpenter inform the king of a dream in which the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.20.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 16.5 x 10.4 cm (6 1/2 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.20.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.21.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.5 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10.6 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.21.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.5 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.4 x 10.6 cm (6 7/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.22.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 16.7 x 10.6 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.22.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10.7 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The goldsmith judged; the bear cubs trained by the carpenter as though...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.23.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 10.2 x 10.5 cm (4 x 4 1/8 in.); Overall: 20 x 13.7 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.23.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 13.7 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.); Text field: 16.5 x 10.4 cm (6 1/2 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.24.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.5 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.5 x 10.5 cm (6 1/2 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.24.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.5 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.5 x 10.4 cm (6 1/2 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.25.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.5 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.5 x 10.5 cm (6 1/2 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.25.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.5 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10.5 cm (6 9/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.26.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 13.5 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/16 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10.6 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The mendicant’s wife deceives him with a soldier, from a Tuti-nama ...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.26.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 9.1 x 10.6 cm (3 9/16 x 4 3/16 in.); Overall: 20 x 13.5 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The soldier receives a garland of roses from his wife which will remain...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.27.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 3.8 x 10.6 cm (1 1/2 x 4 3/16 in.); Overall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.27.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10.6 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.28.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10.6 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.28.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10.7 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The two cooks, who attempt to seduce the warrior’s loyal wife, are...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.29.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 12.6 x 10.4 cm (4 15/16 x 4 1/8 in.); Overall: 20 x 13.6 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.29.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 13.6 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.); Text field: 16.7 x 10.6 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The two erring cooks, dressed as maidservants, fall at the prince’s feet...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.30.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 5.2 x 10.5 cm (2 1/16 x 4 1/8 in.); Overall: 20 x 14.7 cm (7 7/8 x 5 13/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.30.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.7 cm (7 7/8 x 5 13/16 in.); Text field: 16.5 x 10.5 cm (6 1/2 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.31.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.5 x 10.5 cm (6 1/2 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.31.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.5 x 10.6 cm (6 1/2 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The parrot mother cautions her young on the danger of playing with foxes...
Dasavanta (Indian, d. 1584)
1962.279.32.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 10 x 10.5 cm (3 15/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The wounded monkey bites the hand of the prince, his chessmate, in the...
Dasavanta (Indian, d. 1584)
1962.279.32.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.2 cm (7 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.); Painting only: 10.2 x 10.6 cm (4 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.33.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The monkey slain, his blood to be used as medicine for the ailing prince...
Basawan​ (Indian, active mid-1500s)
1962.279.33.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 10.3 x 10.6 cm (4 1/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.34.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 16.7 x 10.6 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.34.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 16.7 x 10.3 cm (6 9/16 x 4 1/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The hunter throws away the baby parrots, who pretend to be dead, and...
Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560–1600)
1962.279.35.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Painting only: 10.6 x 10.2 cm (4 3/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560–1600)
1962.279.35.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560–1600)
1962.279.36.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The hunter offers the mother parrot to the king of Kamarupa, from a Tuti...
Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560–1600)
1962.279.36.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Painting only: 10.2 x 10.7 cm (4 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.37.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10.6 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Sixth Night, from...
Dasavanta (Indian)
1962.279.37.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 8.9 x 10.6 cm (3 1/2 x 4 3/16 in.); Overall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.38.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.2 cm (7 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10.6 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.38.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.2 cm (7 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10.6 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.39.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 9.9 cm (6 9/16 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.39.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.5 x 9.9 cm (6 1/2 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.40.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.2 cm (7 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.); Text field: 16.7 x 10 cm (6 9/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.40.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.2 cm (7 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.); Text field: 16.7 x 10 cm (6 9/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.41.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.1 cm (7 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 9.9 cm (6 9/16 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.41.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.1 cm (7 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 9.9 cm (6 9/16 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Seven men disputing possession of a woman bring her before the Tree of...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.42.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 10.4 x 9.8 cm (4 1/8 x 3 7/8 in.); Overall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.42.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 165 x 9.8 cm (64 15/16 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Seventh Night,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.43.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 9 x 10 cm (3 9/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.43.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.44.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The vizier dissuades the king of Bahilistan from executing the dervish...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.44.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 14 x 9.9 cm (5 1/2 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The dervish brings in as dowry an elephant laden with gold, from a Tuti...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.45.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 4.2 x 9.9 cm (1 5/8 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.45.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The dervish brings the King of Kings before the king of Bahilistan, from...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.46.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 13.3 x 9.9 cm (5 1/4 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The king of Bahilistan offers his daughter to the King of Kings, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.46.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 10.6 x 10 cm (4 3/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.47.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Brahman gambler sees the daughter of the king of the jinns in a pit...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.47.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 9.3 x 10 cm (3 11/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.48.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.9 cm (7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.); Text field: 16.5 x 9.9 cm (6 1/2 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.48.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.9 cm (7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 9.9 cm (6 9/16 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.49.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The daughter of the king of the jinns bows before the King of Kings who...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.49.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 16.7 x 9.9 cm (6 9/16 x 3 7/8 in.); Overall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.50.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The rejuvenated old man and the daughter of the king of the jinns take...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.50.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 11.3 x 10.1 cm (4 7/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.51.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Eighth Night, from...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.51.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 11.4 x 9.8 cm (4 1/2 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.52.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The astrologer predicts a calamity for the newly born prince in his...
Banavari 1 (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.52.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 6.3 x 9.9 cm (2 1/2 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.53.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.1 x 14.4 cm (7 15/16 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10 cm (6 9/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.53.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.1 x 14.4 cm (7 15/16 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10 cm (6 9/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.54.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The young prince is presented to the king, his father, by his teacher,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.54.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 11.5 x 9.8 cm (4 1/2 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The king’s handmaiden takes the prince away to the harem, from a Tuti...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.55.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 9.2 x 10 cm (3 5/8 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The prince rejects the amorous advances of the king’s handmaiden, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.55.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 7.6 x 9.9 cm (3 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.56.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 13.9 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.); Text field: 16.7 x 9.9 cm (6 9/16 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The prince being taken away for execution on the false complaint of the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.56.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 5.7 x 10.1 cm (2 1/4 x 4 in.); Overall: 20 x 13.9 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.57.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 13.8 cm (7 7/8 x 5 7/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Landscape with a lotus pool, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot):...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.57.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 4 x 10.4 cm (1 9/16 x 4 1/8 in.); Overall: 20 x 13.8 cm (7 7/8 x 5 7/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
A woman asks her lover to leave her house, brandishing his sword and...
Gujarati (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.58.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Painting only: 16.7 x 10 cm (6 9/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.58.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 13.6 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.); Text field: 16.7 x 9.9 cm (6 9/16 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Landscape with a lotus pool, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot),...
Gujarati (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.59.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 13.6 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The prince, once reprieved, is returned to the palace of execution a...
Gujarati (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.59.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 13.6 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.60.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 13.6 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.); Text field: 16.7 x 10.1 cm (6 9/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The deceitful wife assaults her erring husband, from a Tuti-nama (Tales...
Tara 1 (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.60.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 14.8 x 10.3 cm (5 13/16 x 4 1/16 in.); Overall: 20 x 13.6 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.61.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 13.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/4 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10 cm (6 9/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The handmaiden again appeals for justice and the prince is led to the...
Gujarati (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.61.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 12.1 x 9.9 cm (4 3/4 x 3 7/8 in.); Overall: 20 x 13.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The lover’s son makes an elephant of the pastry dough carried by the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.62.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 8.9 x 9.9 cm (3 1/2 x 3 7/8 in.); Overall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The unfaithful wife explaining away the presence of the dough elephant,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.62.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 11.5 x 9.9 cm (4 1/2 x 3 7/8 in.); Overall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.63.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.5 x 9.9 cm (6 1/2 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The handmaiden appeals for justice and the prince is taken to the...
Tara 2 (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.63.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 16.6 x 10 cm (6 9/16 x 3 15/16 in.); Overall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.64.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.64.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.65.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.7 x 10 cm (6 9/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.65.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.7 x 9.8 cm (6 9/16 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The prince’s ordeal continues, he is ordered away to be executed for the...
Ghulam 'Ali (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.66.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 16.4 x 11.1 cm (6 7/16 x 4 3/8 in.); Overall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.66.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10 cm (6 9/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The deceitful wife returns to her terrace after caressing her lover,...
Shravana (Indian)
1962.279.67.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 8.9 x 10 cm (3 1/2 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The deceitful wife ejects the procuress after blackening her face, from...
Shravana (Indian)
1962.279.67.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 10.5 x 10 cm (4 1/8 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The farmer, father of the son with the deceitful wife, steals away with...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.68.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 10.4 x 10.1 cm (4 1/8 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The deceitful wife persuades her husband to sleep in the same place...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.68.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 9.5 x 10.1 cm (3 3/4 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.69.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 16.6 x 10.2 cm (6 9/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The prince sent back to the place of execution for the sixth time, from...
Suraju (Indian)
1962.279.69.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 10.3 x 10.3 cm (4 1/16 x 4 1/16 in.); Overall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The merchant’s clerk replaces the sugar purchased by the philandering...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.70.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 10.5 x 10.2 cm (4 1/8 x 4 in.); Overall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The husband berates his wife for purchasing gravel instead of sugar,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.70.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 11.7 x 10.2 cm (4 5/8 x 4 in.); Overall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.71.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The handmaiden again pleads for the death of the prince, from a Tuti...
Lalu
1962.279.71.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 10.1 x 10.3 cm (4 x 4 1/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The young prince recounts his experiences to his father, the king, from...
Suraju (Indian)
1962.279.72.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 11 x 10.1 cm (4 5/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.72.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The young prince is crowned and the wicked handmaiden is executed, from...
Suraju (Indian)
1962.279.73.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.1 x 14.3 cm (7 15/16 x 5 5/8 in.); Painting only: 13 x 10.1 cm (5 1/8 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.73.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.1 x 14.3 cm (7 15/16 x 5 5/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.74.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.6 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/4 in.); Text field: 16.2 x 10.2 cm (6 3/8 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.74.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.6 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/4 in.); Text field: 16.1 x 10.2 cm (6 5/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.75.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 15.8 x 10.1 cm (6 1/4 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The parrot brings a fruit from the Tree of Life to the king of Syria,...
Lalu
1962.279.75.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 7.6 x 10.2 cm (3 x 4 in.); Overall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.76.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.1 x 10.2 cm (6 5/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.76.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 15.9 x 10.2 cm (6 1/4 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.77.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.5 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.1 x 10.2 cm (6 5/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.77.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.5 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.1 x 10.1 cm (6 5/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The old man eats of the fruit of the Tree of Life, but drops dead, from...
Lalu
1962.279.78.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 11.4 x 10.2 cm (4 1/2 x 4 in.); Overall: 20.1 x 14.3 cm (7 15/16 x 5 5/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.78.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.1 x 14.3 cm (7 15/16 x 5 5/8 in.); Text field: 16.1 x 10.1 cm (6 5/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The king plucks fruit from the Tree of Life with his own hands and feeds...
Suraju (Indian)
1962.279.79.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 7.7 x 10.1 cm (3 1/16 x 4 in.); Overall: 20 x 13.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.79.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 13.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/4 in.); Text field: 16 x 10.1 cm (6 5/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.80.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Tenth Night, from...
Iqbal (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.80.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 9.9 x 10.1 cm (3 7/8 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.81.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.1 x 13.2 cm (7 15/16 x 5 3/16 in.); Text field: 16.1 x 10.2 cm (6 5/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The vizier’s son receives the magic wooden parrot from the wife of the...
Lalu
1962.279.81.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 9.8 x 10.2 cm (3 7/8 x 4 in.); Overall: 20.1 x 13.2 cm (7 15/16 x 5 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.82.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.2 x 10.2 cm (6 3/8 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.82.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.4 x 10.2 cm (6 7/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.83.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 13.2 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/16 in.); Text field: 16.4 x 10.2 cm (6 7/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The wife of the son of the vizier brings the magic wooden parrot to her...
Lalu
1962.279.83.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 7.4 x 10.2 cm (2 15/16 x 4 in.); Overall: 20 x 13.2 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The monk returns the magic parrot to its rightful owner, the merchant,...
Lalu
1962.279.84.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 5.8 x 10.2 cm (2 5/16 x 4 in.); Overall: 20 x 13.2 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The magic parrot of the merchant talks to the vizier’s son, from a Tuti...
Lalu
1962.279.84.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 7.3 x 10.2 cm (2 7/8 x 4 in.); Overall: 20 x 13.2 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.85.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.1 x 10.1 cm (6 5/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.85.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.1 x 10.1 cm (6 5/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.86.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.2 x 10.1 cm (6 3/8 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.86.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Text field: 16.1 x 10.1 cm (6 5/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Eleventh Night,...
Banavari 2 (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.87.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 7.7 x 10.1 cm (3 1/16 x 4 in.); Overall: 20.1 x 13.6 cm (7 15/16 x 5 3/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.87.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 13.6 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.); Text field: 16.1 x 10.3 cm (6 5/16 x 4 1/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.88.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.88.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Brahman’s predicament is conveyed by the wind to the fish who...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.89.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 8.3 x 10.2 cm (3 1/4 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The creatures of the sea are asked by the king of the Ocean to take a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.89.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 7.3 x 10.1 cm (2 7/8 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.90.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.90.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.91.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.91.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The king of the Ocean, having assumed human form, arrives at the court...
Ghulam 'Ali (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.92.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.7 cm (7 7/8 x 5 13/16 in.); Painting only: 11.5 x 10.3 cm (4 1/2 x 4 1/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Tuti-Nama (Tales of a Parrot)
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.92.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.7 cm (7 7/8 x 5 13/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.93.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Brahman, unable to select from the four gifts of the king of the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.93.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 10.4 x 10.1 cm (4 1/8 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Tuti-Nama (Tales of a Parrot)
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.94.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Tuti-Nama (Tales of a Parrot)
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.94.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Twelfth Night,...
Tara 1 (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.95.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 9.1 x 10.3 cm (3 9/16 x 4 1/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.95.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.96.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.96.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The street cleaner, on his way to meet King Bhojaraja, sleeps under a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.97.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 10.5 x 10.4 cm (4 1/8 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
King Bhojaraja tries in vain to ascertain the whereabouts of the pearl...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.97.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 7.5 x 10.1 cm (2 15/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.98.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The daughter of the merchant of Mazanderan asks the gardener for the...
India, Mughal court, 16th century
1962.279.98.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 6 x 10.1 cm (2 3/8 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.99.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The merchant’s daughter encounters a wolf and bandits on her way to meet...
India, Mughal court, 16th century
1962.279.99.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 11.2 x 10.1 cm (4 7/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.100.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The merchant’s daughter meets the gardener, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.100.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 9.8 x 10.1 cm (3 7/8 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.101.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.101.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.102.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Thirteenth Night,...
Tara 1 (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.102.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 8.6 x 10.5 cm (3 3/8 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.103.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.103.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.104.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.104.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The infant son of the king of Isfahan responds to music, from a Tuti...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.105.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.1 cm (7 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.); Painting only: 12.4 x 10.1 cm (4 7/8 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Tuti-Nama (Tales of a Parrot): Tale XIII
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.105.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.1 cm (7 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.106.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.106.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.107.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.107.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.108.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The invention of musical instruments from the intestines of a monkey,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.108.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 9.7 x 10.2 cm (3 13/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.109.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.109.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.110.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The origin of music from a fabulous bird of India which had seven holes...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.110.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.2 x 14 cm (7 15/16 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 10 x 10 cm (3 15/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.111.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.111.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Fifteenth Night,...
India, Mughal court, 16th century
1962.279.112.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 7.6 x 10 cm (3 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.112.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The lion disturbed by mice who eat the food trapped in his aging teeth,...
India, Mughal court, 16th century
1962.279.113.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 7.7 x 10.1 cm (3 1/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.113.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The wolf advises the lion to consult the cat, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.114.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 6 x 10.3 cm (2 3/8 x 4 1/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.114.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.115.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The cat attacks the mice which disturb the lion, from a Tuti-nama (Tales...
India, Mughal court, 16th century
1962.279.115.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 8.9 x 10.1 cm (3 1/2 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.116.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.116.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.117.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.117.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.119.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 14.2 cm (7 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.); Text field: 16.1 x 10 cm (6 5/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The daughter-in-law of the king of Banaras, charmed by the music of a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.119.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 11.2 x 9.9 cm (4 7/16 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The vagabond crosses a stream with the possessions of the daughter-in...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.120.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 8.5 x 10.2 cm (3 3/8 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.120.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The daughter-in-law of the king of Banaras sees the jackal deprived of...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.121.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 8.6 x 10 cm (3 3/8 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.121.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.122.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The daughter-in-law returns from her misadventure, feigning insanity,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.122.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 11.4 x 10.1 cm (4 1/2 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.123.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.123.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Seventeenth Night,...
Sravana (Indian)
1962.279.124.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 11.7 x 10.2 cm (4 5/8 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.124.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.125.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The merchant Mansur departs on a sea voyage, leaving his wife behind,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.125.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 9.7 x 10.1 cm (3 13/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.126.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.126.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The old procuress conveys the young man’s message of love to Mansur’s...
Sravana (Indian)
1962.279.127.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 11.3 x 10.1 cm (4 7/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.127.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The young man, who has magically taken on the appearance of Mansur the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.128.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 10.9 x 10.1 cm (4 5/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The young man changes himself to look like Mansur, and thus inveigles...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.128.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 6.6 x 10.2 cm (2 5/8 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.129.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The false Mansur punished before the judge and expelled from the city,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.129.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 11.7 x 10 cm (4 5/8 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.130.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Eighteenth Night,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.130.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 7.9 x 10.2 cm (3 1/8 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.131.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The prince meets a carefree dancing dervish whose good fortune he...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.131.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 6.9 x 10.5 cm (2 11/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Nikfal, the fortune of the prince in the form of a woman, offers to...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.132.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 11.2 x 10.3 cm (4 7/16 x 4 1/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The prince, having deprived the snake of its natural food, a frog, feeds...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.132.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 9 x 10.1 cm (3 9/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.133.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.133.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.134.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The prince and Nikfal are joined by Khalis and the Mukhlis who are the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.134.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 8.2 x 10 cm (3 1/4 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.135.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The prince, with the help of Mukhlis who changes into a frog, recovers...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.135.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 7.5 x 10.4 cm (2 15/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Khalis repays the prince for his kindness by changing into a snake and...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.136.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 6.5 x 10.2 cm (2 9/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.136.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.137.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.137.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Nineteenth Night,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.138.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 10.4 x 10 cm (4 1/8 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.138.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.139.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.139.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Brahman’s wife who killed a peacock and ate its gallbladder on the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.140.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 10.7 x 10 cm (4 3/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.140.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.142.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.142.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Twentieth Night,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.143.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 7.1 x 10.1 cm (2 13/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.143.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.144.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Three suitors fight amongst themselves for the hand of the devotee’s...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.144.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 9.9 x 10 cm (3 7/8 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.145.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.145.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The suitors take the devotee’s daughter out of her tomb after breaking...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.146.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 12.6 x 10.7 cm (4 15/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The third suitor strikes the devotee’s daughter and thus restores her to...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.146.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 7.8 x 10.1 cm (3 1/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The three suitors again begin to quarrel among themselves for the hand...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.147.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 7.8 x 10 cm (3 1/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.147.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.148.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.148.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.149.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.149.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Brahman comes upon a lion who has a deer and a gazelle as his...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.150.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 10.8 x 9.8 cm (4 1/4 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.150.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.151.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.151.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The wolf and the jackal, serving as viziers, instigate the lion who...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.152.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 10.8 x 10.4 cm (4 1/4 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.152.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.153.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.153.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Twenty-second...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.154.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 10.1 x 9.8 cm (4 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.154.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The court jester meets a Zangi dancing with joy, and learns from him...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.155.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 6.1 x 10.2 cm (2 3/8 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.155.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.156.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.156.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.157.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.157.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.158.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
As punishment, the jester’s wife and the Zangi are thrown into fire and...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.158.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 10 x 10.1 cm (3 15/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.159.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.159.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Twenty-third Night...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.160.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 8.7 x 10.1 cm (3 7/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.160.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The merchant has the hateful skull ground and put into a box, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.161.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 10.5 x 10.2 cm (4 1/8 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The merchant’s daughter gives birth to a son as a result of eating out...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.161.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 7.8 x 10.1 cm (3 1/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.162.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.162.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Kamjuy, the wife of the Raja, averts her face from the fishes, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.163.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 11.5 x 10.1 cm (4 1/2 x 4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.163.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The forty wives and their secret paramours being punished by stoning to...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.164.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 8.7 x 10 cm (3 7/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.164.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.165.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Twenty-Fourth...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.165.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 8.9 x 20 cm (3 1/2 x 7 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.166.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.166.bgum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.167.agum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Bashir confides his love for Habbaza to an Arab friend, and sends him to...