Divan of Ghazals: Collected Sufi Poetry

A finely bound collection of Sufi poetry from Sa'di, Rumi, Qasim'i Anwar, Hafez, Homayoon, Amir Muhammad Saleh and Halali.

• Safavid Persia: dated 957 AH (1550–51 AD).
• 121 leaves.
• Illuminated manuscript on fine polished paper, in Farsi.
• A "Ghazal" is a lyrical form of Persian poetry that is amorous and often illusive in nature, forming expressions on themes of love and loss which are also strong themes in Sufi poetry.
• Double column, 15 lines fine black nasta'liq script, headings in gold or blue throughout, illuminated polychrome headpiece opening the text, richly decorated in gold and lapis, with seven additional illuminated banners in the text (each of these opening the ghazals of a new poet), remains of silk markers to outer edges of each section, catch words throughout, leaves ruled in gilt, orange and blue throughout, housed in a fine contemporary hand-painted black leather binding with flap, painted in gilt with spiraling floral motif, with sunken central medallions and corner pieces decorated with gilt filigree details, ruled in gilt, with very fine tan leather doubleurs, central medallions and corner pieces with delicate incised leather filigree work over navy and green silk backdrops.