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

The calligraphy is executed in nastaʿlīq, a Persian script that combines fluid, cursive strokes with sharp angular elements. The letters are tightly spaced, creating a rhythmic visual flow. Small blue accents highlight particular words, while a subtle red border delineates the page’s limits, emphasizing the composition’s formal balance.

The folio originates from a historic Persian codex, likely produced in the 16th or 17th century for a literate patron. The paper’s yellowing and ink diffusion indicate considerable age. Although the current collection is unspecified, similar pages are held by institutions such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, which maintains comparable Persian manuscript examples.