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

The calligraphy is executed in a refined, flowing hand, with letters that curve and interlink in a manner characteristic of Persian bookhands of the late medieval period. The red border, applied in a thin painted line, and the occasional blue ink highlights reflect a modest decorative scheme, emphasizing readability over elaborate illumination.

The page originates from a larger codex produced in the Persian cultural sphere, likely between the 14th and 16th centuries. It has survived as an individual sheet, now part of a museum collection, where it was acquired through a donation of Persian manuscripts in the early twentieth century.

*Tuti‑nama* manuscripts were popular among the literate elite of the Islamic world, serving both as entertainment and as moral instruction. The text’s emphasis on storytelling aligns with the broader tradition of illustrated Persian books that combined poetry, prose, and visual ornamentation to engage readers.