Diwan of Hafez, Kashmir or Eastern Iran, second half of the 19th centuryManuscript on paper of 14 lines per page, the text divided into two columns, in Persian, in nasta'liq characters in black ink in reserve on a gold background. Double frontispiece in unwân illuminated with gold and polychrome medallions and lambrequins on semis of flowers. Binding with gold and polychrome decoration then lacquered: on the boards, medallion with appendages decorated and surrounded by palmettes and flowers, on the back covers, floral composition gul-o bulbul roses, roses, tulips, carnations and irises populated by birds and butterflies. Binding dated 1294 H/1876 on the front cover. 21.5 x 14.3 cmSome stains, holes, a few shortened folios, gilding chips, restoration and chips on the binding . A manuscript of the Diwan by Hafez, Kashmir or Eastern Iran, second half of the 19th century