Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): Forty-ninth night: The eldest brother explains the reason for his youthful appearance c. 1560 Part of a set. See all set records India, Mughal, Reign of Akbar, 16th century Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper Overall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 9.9 x 10 cm (3 7/8 x 3 15/16 in.) Gift of Mrs. A. Dean Perry 1962.279.315.a DID YOU KNOW? Strings of pearls are braided into the woman’s hair. DESCRIPTION A king’s official sits conversing with the oldest of three brothers. Despite his advanced age, the man appears younger than all of his siblings. When asked, he explains that he not aged because his life is free of anxiety: his farm yields abundant crops, and his wife is obedient and happy. PROVENANCE Estate of Breckenridge Long, Bowie, MD, 1959; Harry Burke Antiques, Philadelphia, PA; Bernard Brown, Milwaukee, WI;