The merchant of Tirmiz takes the wise parrot and myna to ‘Ubaid, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Forty-second Night
The image depicts a colorful illustration of two men standing outdoors. The man on the left is wearing a red headband, blue tunic, red pants, and sandals. He holds two birdcages, one in each hand. The man on the right wears an orange tunic, white pants, and a white headband. He appears to be gesturing with his hands. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees, a flowering plant, and a red fence. A building with a red roof and ornate designs is visible behind the men. The illustration is framed by a border with Arabic text at the top and bottom. The man on the left appears to be walking while the man on the right appears to be standing still.
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