The parrot addresses Khujasta at the beginning of the fifty-first night, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifty-first Night, c. 1560. Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556-1605). Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper; overall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); painting only: 8.5 x 9.9 cm (3 3/8 x 3 7/8 in.). As the sun sets on the fifty-first of fifty-two nights, Khujasta prepares to leave to meet her lover. She is stopped by Tuti, the shrewd, talking parrot, who tells her a story about the cruel King Bahram and the misfortune that befell his viziers daughter.
SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Explore this captivating piece of Persian manuscript art, showcasing a woman with a caged bird, illustrating the intricate blend of culture and storytelling in historical Persian illustrations. by Piemags/PL Photography Limited is available for licensing today.
Looking for a license?
Click here, and we'll help you find it! Questions? Just ask!
Click here, and we'll help you find it! Questions? Just ask!
DETAILS
Image Number: 6145-29064070Royalty FreeCredit Line:Piemags/PL Photography Limited/SuperStockCollection:PL Photography Limited Contributor:Piemags Model Release:NoProperty Release:NoResolution:2209×3400
