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

The script exemplifies a precise Persian Nastaʿlīq hand, noted for its elegant elongation and looping of certain letters. Ink, originally a deep black, has faded over centuries, while the thin red border—applied with pigment brushwork—provides a subtle visual frame. The page’s surface bears fine dust‑like dots, likely remnants of pigment or mineral particles from the manuscript’s production.

Created for Prince Salim during the Safavid period, the manuscript later entered private collections before being acquired by a museum. Its current location is documented in the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection, where it is displayed as an example of Persian courtly literature and calligraphic art.