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Divan of Hafiz

Safavid dynasty (1501–1722), 16th century, dated c. 1540–1550
Cover: bound in leather, tooled, applied gold and black pigment; interior: ink, gold and opaque watercolor on paper
13 × 2.3 cm (5.1 × 0.9 in)

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