Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Qasr Ibrim dated AD 550 - 1400

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Qasr Ibrim dated AD 550 – 1400

Two fragments of natural coloured linen tabby. The larger piece is finer and has one finished edge. Dark brown staining also on the larger piece. The smaller piece is made up of two pieces sewn together.

Part of large collection of textiles from Qasr Ibrim.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:2007.45.70
Material: linen
Culture: Christian Period, Nubian Culture
Period: Coptic Period - Arab Period
Dated: AD 550 - 1400
Associated corp. body: Egypt Exploration Society
Object name: linen fragment
Dimensions: Length: 158mm , Width: 141mm , Depth: 2mm , Length: 120mm , Width: 114mm , Depth: 2mm
Site: Qasr Ibrim

Latitude: 22.650278
Longitude: 31.991667