The goldsmith and the carpenter inform the king of a dream in which the golden images plan to desert the city for lack of worshippers, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Third Night

c. 1560

gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper

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In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland — check current display status with the museum.

FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

The dark-skinned figure on the left was originally painted in a peach toned complexion that is still visible on his torso.

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

The dark-skinned figure on the left was originally painted in a peach toned complexion that is still visible on his torso.

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