Surah 78:0
Diez A oct 172
This codex is largely complete, containing the entire Quran, though the first folio and a few other leaves were supplied by a later hand. Written on parchment, the manuscript represents an important transitional stage in the evolution of the Arabic script toward the Maghrebi style. While generally well-preserved, some of the early and late folios exhibit water damage and have been repaired.
Toronto, Aga Khan Museum, AKM 261 (Scan 1)
This 11th-century Iranian manuscript is notable for its use of paper rather than parchment, featuring just 3 lines per page written in ink with opaque watercolour and gold highlights. This extremely generous layout with only three lines per folio is a hallmark of lavish and expensive Qur'ans produced in Iran and the surrounding regions during this period.
Toronto, Aga Khan Museum, AKM 261 (Scan 2)
This 11th-century Iranian manuscript is notable for its use of paper rather than parchment, featuring just 3 lines per page written in ink with opaque watercolour and gold highlights. This extremely generous layout with only three lines per folio is a hallmark of lavish and expensive Qur'ans produced in Iran and the surrounding regions during this period.