Diwan [016]

Title: Diwan [016]
LC Subject: Manuscripts, Persian Illumination of books and manuscripts Poetry
Item Locator: Eugene, OR, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon, MS 045.
Repository: University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Author: Ḥāfiẓ, active 14th century
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. Manuscript codex. Title devised by cataloger. Collation: 8vo. First quires of 8 and 12. Catchwords at the foot of each verso. Unknown Signatures. No Pagination. Script: Farsi, Nasta'liq script. 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.
Provenance: Donation/Purchase ; Julia Burgess, 1935-1942.
Work Type: manuscripts (documents)
Location: Iran
Date: 1601/1800
Identifier: Ms045_016
Item Locator: Ms 045
Rights: No Copyright - United States
Dc Rights Holder: University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
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.
Language: Persian
Type: Image
Format: image/tiff
Material: paper
Set: University of Oregon Special Collections Manuscripts and Rare Books
Institution: University of Oregon
Layout: 188 leaves ; 186 x 124 mm 2 columns upon a writing area of 130 x 74mm.