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The husband berates his wife for purchasing gravel instead of sugar, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Eighth Night

Cleveland Museum of Art

Man wearing a dark robe and white head covering squatting and pointing at a woman standing under a colorful umbrella; she holds two white bags; building with gold dome to the left; Arabic writing at top and bottom.

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