Artwork
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1560 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The object is a single page from the illustrated manuscript known as *Tuti‑nama* (Tales of a Parrot).
About this work
Overview
The object is a single page from the illustrated manuscript known as *Tuti‑nama* (Tales of a Parrot). It consists solely of black calligraphic text arranged in orderly rows, framed by a narrow blue margin. The paper has aged to a pale, yellowed tone, indicating considerable antiquity.
Subject & Meaning
The page belongs to a literary work compiled for Prince Salim, a member of a royal household. The text, rendered in an elegant and decorative hand, reflects the courtly practice of preserving stories and moral tales for princely education and entertainment.
Technique & Style
The calligraphy is executed in a precise, flowing script, characteristic of high‑quality Persian manuscript production. The uniform alignment of the lines and the subtle blue border demonstrate careful planning and skilled execution by professional scribes.
History & Provenance
Created for a royal patron, the page later entered the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is now conserved and displayed as part of the museum’s manuscript holdings.
Artist & collection
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page