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

The page was executed with ink on paper, the ink applied in a continuous, fluid hand that gives the script a rhythmic, dance‑like quality. The thin red border was painted separately, providing a visual frame that accentuates the black lettering. Minor green and blue discolorations suggest either pigment overflow or later handling, adding a subtle, accidental patina to the surface.

The manuscript page is part of the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is displayed as an example of Persian book art. Its acquisition history is not detailed in the available information, but the museum’s holdings indicate it entered the collection through a purchase or donation of Persian manuscript material.

Persian illustrated books of the 16th‑18th centuries often combined literary content with elaborate calligraphy and decorative borders. *Tales of a Parrot* fits within this tradition, where storytelling and visual embellishment were intertwined to enhance the reader’s experience. The use of a vivid red margin reflects contemporary aesthetic preferences for contrast and visual hierarchy.