The soldier receives a garland of roses from his wife which will remain fresh as long as she is faithful, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fourth Night, c. 1560. Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605). Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper; painting only: x cm (1 1/2 x 4 3/16 in.); overall: 20 x cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.).

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