The creatures of the sea are asked by the king of the Ocean to take a message to the Brahman, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Eleventh Night c. 1560 Part of a set. See all set records India, Mughal, Reign of Akbar, 16th century Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper Overall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 7.3 x 10.1 cm (2 7/8 x 4 in.) Gift of Mrs. A. Dean Perry 1962.279.89.b DID YOU KNOW? The sea dragon is chief of the many species under the Ocean King’s command. DESCRIPTION A variety of sea creatures including fish, a dragon, a turtle, and a crocodile, swim through the swirling waves of the ocean. Each has been asked to convey a message to the Brahman, but all except the frog refuse. The king of the Ocean resolves to convey the message himself. PROVENANCE Estate of Breckenridge Long, Bowie, MD, 1959; Harry Burke Antiques, Philadelphia, PA; Bernard Brown, Milwaukee, WI;