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

The script is rendered in an elegant yet exacting hand, characteristic of high‑court calligraphy. The letters are uniformly spaced, with a decorative flair that treats the act of writing as a visual art. The thin red border frames the text, a common design element that accentuates the page without detracting from the script.

The page was created for Prince Salim, who later ascended the throne as Emperor Jahangir (r. 1605‑1627). It exemplifies the patronage of the Mughal elite, who commissioned finely executed manuscripts for personal and dynastic use. The work remains associated with the calligrapher whose distinctive style serves as a signature across similar pieces.