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The prince and Nikfal are joined by Khalis and the Mukhlis who are the grateful snake and frog in human form, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Eighteenth Night

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

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The men wear Central Asian pants and tunic, while the woman wears Indian dress.

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