The magic parrot of the merchant talks to the vizier’s son, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Tenth Night

A parrot converses with the vizier’s son in a c. 1560 Indian painting. The work belongs to the Tuti-nama series, a collection of tales told by a parrot. Created during the Mughal period under Akbar’s reign.

The medium includes gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. The painting reflects the detailed craftsmanship of Mughal court artists. Its dimensions are not recorded.

Lalu, the artist, was active in the mid-1500s India. His works are part of the cultural heritage of Mughal India, often commissioned for royal patrons.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio https://clevelandart.org/art/1962.279.84.b

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