The Brahman’s wife who killed a peacock and ate its gallbladder on the physician’s advice, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Nineteenth Night
The image depicts a colorful illustration from a book. A man and a woman are shown. The man sits on the left, wearing an orange outfit with a green shawl. He has a beard and black hair. The woman on the right wears a red top and a blue skirt with orange flowers. She holds a peacock by the neck. A tree is behind her. The background includes a building and a pink brick floor. There is writing in a foreign language at the top and bottom. The top has a patterned border. The image is framed with a border. The man and woman appear to be in a garden or courtyard setting. The woman holds a peacock. The man gestures toward the woman. The scene suggests a story is being told. The image is ornate with colorful patterns and detailed clothing.
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