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The parrot mother cautions her young on the danger of playing with foxes, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night

c. 1560
gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper

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A fox cub suckles contentedly, as the mother keeps a sharp eye on the others.

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