Kabir and Two Followers on a Terrace (recto)
Recto of illustration depicts three men in traditional attire sitting on a raised platform with tree behind; two ducks on lower platform. The man on the left sits cross-legged on the left side of a colorful rug facing right; the man on the right sitting similarly on right side of rug faces left; both have a book on their lap. The third man, on a lower platform below the other two men, sits on the left side with legs tucked under, facing right; two books on the floor next to him. In background on raised platform are two large archways; a tree trunk beside the left archway; tree branches and foliage extend into upper part of illustration. Two ducks on the lower platform; one on right beside a basin; one on left beside man. Men wear turbans and loose-fitting outfits.
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