ManuscriptsPersian18th century

Illustrated Manuscript of the Divan (Collected Works) of Hafiz

April 24, 1774

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Painting with text; ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Binding: leather with cloth cover

Culture

Persian

Period

Zand period

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

15.88 x 9.53 cm (6 1/4 x 3 3/4 in.)

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