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

Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page, by Unknown, unspecified, 1560
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page, by Unknown, unspecified, 1560

Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1560 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This page is a text page from the Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama), featuring handwritten text in a flowing script, likely Persian, on a yellowed background.

Technique & Style

The text is arranged in neat lines with varying ink thickness, giving it a handwritten appearance. Some words are larger or bolder than others, and the page is framed by a thin red border.

Context

The page is part of a longer narrative, suggesting it was originally part of a bound manuscript or book.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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Frequently asked questions

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

Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page was painted by Unknown in 1560.

Where can I see Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page?

Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.