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

The image shows a page of handwritten text in a language that appears to be Arabic or Persian script, likely from the Mughal or Persianate tradition. The page is yellowed and aged, with darker brown edges and a lighter center. A thin double line borders the text in orange-brown ink, with a thicker line on the outside. The text is written in black ink and fills most of the page, with 33 lines of text. The handwriting is intricate and ornate, suggesting it is a manuscript from the 16th or 17th century. The text is likely a passage from the "Tales of a Parrot" (Tuti-nama), a popular Persian manuscript. The overall appearance of the page suggests it is a high-quality manuscript, possibly created for a wealthy patron or as a showpiece of calligraphic skill. The text page appears to be a simple page of text without any illustrations.

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Dimensions: 583 × 893 px
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Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page

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