A single volume, illuminated manuscript on paper, in Farsi, 279 leaves plus 7 fly-leaf leaves, 158 x 90 mm. Double column, 12 lines to the page written in nasta'liq in black ink in clouds reserved against a gold ground, within floral illuminated rules. Further text in the margins written diagonally, blue and gold illuminated panels with flowers, birds and animals throughout the text. 51 illustrations, with illuminated frontispiece, some very occasional thumbing - else very clean internally. Housed in contemporary floral lacquer binding, slightly worn with some chips to the lacquer, in mid-twentieth century navy cloth drop-box. This manuscript includes an exceptionally high number of illustrations for a Divan of Hafez. The scenes are typical of those you may expect to find and include many scenes of majlis' (receptions) that take place in picturesque outdoor gardens and pavilions, in addition it depicts more abstract themes such as beauty and love, providing the mystical content, which relate to Hafez's elaborate verses on Sufism. There are three key subjects to most of the miniature paintings included; these are: Gatherings and feasting: Elegant figures are often depicted enjoying themselves in outdoor settings; feasting, drinking wine, listening to music, and talking. Figures associated with wine: The Saqi, or cupbearer, a key figure in Hafez's poetry, is frequently shown serving wine to guests in convivial scenes, occasionally with angels present, suggesting a connection to spiritual enlightenment. Mystical and allegorical scenes: Dervishes and other spiritual figures dancing or in meditative poses can be found, symbolising the journey towards divine connection. An example is the "Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkeness" where angels on a pavilion roof imbibe wine, connecting it to spiritual enlightenment. All are present in abundance in the present manuscript and portrayed in a distinctly Kasmiri style from the late 18th century.