Author
Hafiz (Persian, flourished 8th century AH/AD 14th century)
Publication Date
958 AH/AD 1552 (Safavid)
Publication Place
Iran (Place of Origin) -
Subject
Manuscripts and Rare Books, Islamic World, Islamic Manuscripts
Type
Document
Language
Arabic
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
Yes
Physical Dimensions
Folio H: 8 1/16 x W: 4 3/4 in. (20.5 x 12 cm)
Library
The Walters Art Museum
Record ID
W.629
Library Location
Not on view
Date
958 AH/AD 1552 (Safavid)
Notes
Walters manuscript W.629 is an illuminated and illustrated copy of the collection of poems (divan) by Shams al-Din Muhammad Hafiz al-Shirazi (flourished 8th century AH/AD 14th). The text was written in Nasta'liq script in black ink on buff and rose-tinted laid paper in Shawwal 958 AH/AD 1552. The codex contains 4 illustrations (fols. 41a, 95b, 147a, and 179b). The dark brown goatskin binding with central medallion and pendants panel-stamped in relief is original to the manuscript.
Bağış/Edinim
Acquired by Henry Walters
