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

The image shows a yellowed page with writing in a language written in Arabic script. Text fills most of the image; there are 29 lines of text. The text is written in black ink and appears to be in a single column. A thin orange border surrounds the text, with a thicker orange line on the outside. The border has a red line within it, on the inside. The background of the page is yellowed and slightly darker at the top and bottom. The text takes up most of the image; there are no images or other graphics. The overall appearance of the page suggests that it is an old manuscript or book page. The writing on the page, in a style typical of Islamic manuscripts. The calligraphy and script style are characteristic of Mughal-era manuscripts. The text's placement on the page appears symmetrical, with the lines of texts roughly equal. The paper background gives the image warmth, while the black text provides contrast. A simple, elegant design frames the text. The image appears to be a manuscript page from the book called “Tales of a Parrot” or “Tuti-nama.”

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Dimensions: 584 × 900 px
Museum Record: View original

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

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