by Albert Turoń
Creator
Basawan
Title
The monkey slain, his blood to be used as medicine for the ailing prince he has bitten, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night
Collection
Indian Art
Creation date
c. 1560
Culture
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
Technique
Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
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