Photo of collection object Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page — Basawan. Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page, c. 1560. gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper, Gift of Mrs. A. Dean Perry, 1962.279.36.a. cc0.

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

c. 1560

Basavana

Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560–1600)

Indian and Southeast Asian Art

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Maker/Artist: Basawan
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
Medium: Gum tempera, Ink, Gold on paper
Locations: : Mughal India, : court of Akbar
Period: Court of Akbar
Departments: Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Accession Number: 1962.279.36.a
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. A. Dean Perry
Rights Statement: cc0
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