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Source 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.
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Document identity
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14637
label
Collection of Poems (Divan)
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14637
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title
Collection of Poems (Divan)
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.
date
1st half 11th century AH/AD 17th century
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CC0
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en
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illuminated manuscripts
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cm
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24
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13.5
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Folio H: 9 7/16 x W: 5 5/16 in. (24 x 13.5 cm)
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Islamic
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ink and pigments on laid paper covered with dark brown leather with gold
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