Diwan [004]
- Description:
- Illuminated Persian Manuscript in Nasta'liq. Odes of Hafiz, short ghazal couplets form a collection under the name Diwan. Each ode of 5-16 couplets, last couplet rhyming the poets name (called the Maqta). Edward G. Browne, in Persian Literature under the Tartar Dominion, states, Many of [Hafiz's] odes are to be taken in a symbolic and mystical sense few will deny; that others celebrate a beauty not celestial and a wine not allegorical can hardly be questioned., Markings: Front free endpaper: £15; 501; 38801; [circled] 45; F. Pollock. H. Young Co. / Liverpool / July 1902 / FP 129 / Persian / Hafz; [overscored]Y; Burgess MS 45; Hafiz; Illuminated MS / CLLT 25 meeting B-8., Manuscript codex. Title devised by cataloger., Script: Farsi, Nasta'liq script., and Collation: 8vo. First quires of 8 and 12. Catchwords at the foot of each verso. Unknown Signatures. No Pagination.
- Subject:
- Poetry, Manuscripts, Persian, and Illumination of books and manuscripts
- Date:
- 1601/1800
- License:
- Creative Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0
- Rights Holder:
- University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
- Rights:
- No Copyright - United States
- Use Restrictions:
- Property rights reside with Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections & University Archives.
- Title:
- Diwan [004]
- Language:
- Persian [fas]
- Provenance:
- Donation/Purchase ; Julia Burgess, 1935-1942.
- Media:
- Image
- Work Type:
- manuscripts (documents)
- Collections:
- University of Oregon Special Collections Manuscripts and Rare Books
- Author:
- Ḥāfiẓ, active 14th century
- Location:
- Iran
- Repository:
- University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives