Khujasta kills the pet mynah who advises her not to be unfaithful to Maymun, her husband, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of the Parrot): First Night

Executed in a palette of saturated reds, deep blues, and gold highlights, the painting employs bold outlines and a flat decorative surface typical of manuscript illustration. The composition is divided between the foreground figure and a background architectural vignette, and the edges show signs of wear that suggest an antiquated surface.

The piece is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection, acquired through the museum’s holdings of Persian and Islamic art. Its provenance traces back to the tradition of illustrated *Tuti‑nama* manuscripts, though specific ownership before museum acquisition is not recorded in the available data.

Illustrations like this were used to accompany literary texts, providing visual reinforcement of moral lessons. The scene reflects the broader cultural practice of embedding ethical instruction within entertaining stories, a hallmark of Persian courtly literature during the medieval period.

As a surviving example of narrative painting linked to the *Tuti‑nama*, the work offers insight into the visual language of Persian storytelling and the role of animal allegory in conveying social values. Its presence in a major museum allows continued study of cross‑cultural narrative art.