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

The calligraphic script is rendered in black ink with meticulous spacing, allowing a rhythmic visual flow. The paper, aged to a warm tone, shows faint brown margins and occasional tiny blue specks, likely pigment irregularities or intentional decorative touches. The uniformity of the lettering demonstrates the hand of a professional court scribe trained in Persian Nastaʿlīq.

Produced in the early 17th century for Prince Salim, the page remained within the Safavid royal collection before entering the art market in the 20th century. It was acquired by the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s Persian manuscript holdings, offering scholars direct access to Safavid book production.