Collection of Poems (Divan)

Description Provenance Credit

Description Walters manuscript W.638 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), written in the 1st half of the 11th century AH/AD 17th. There are 5 illustrations.

Provenance 'Abd Allah al-Muradi, 1132 AH/AD 1719 [mode of acquisition unknown] [seal impression fol. 91b]; Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters

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Creator

Hafiz (Persian, flourished 8th century AH/AD 14th century) (Author)

Period

1st half 11th century AH/AD 17th century

Medium

ink and pigments on laid paper covered with dark brown leather with gold
(Manuscripts & Rare Books)

Accession Number

W.638

Measurements

Folio H: 9 7/16 x W: 5 5/16 in. (24 x 13.5 cm)

Location Within Museum

Not On View

Binding from Collection of Poems (Divan)	Title
12th century AH/AD 18th century (?)	Period
W.638.binding	Accession

Rustam Rescuing Bizhan from the Well	Title
1st half 11th century AH/AD 17th century	Period
W.638.149B	Accession

A Polo-playing Scene	Title
1st half 11th century AH/AD 17th century	Period
W.638.131B	Accession

A Drinking and Merry-making Party	Title
1st half 11th century AH/AD 17th century	Period
W.638.94B	Accession

Majnun Seated in the Wilderness with Laylá on a Camel	Title
1st half 11th century AH/AD 17th century	Period
W.638.63B	Accession

A Festive Party in a Garden with Dance, Music, and Wine	Title
1st half 11th century AH/AD 17th century	Period
W.638.27B	Accession

Double-page Illuminated Incipit with Headpiece	Title
1st half 11th century AH/AD 17th century	Period
W.638.17B	Accession