Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Hawara or Illahun dated AD 395 – 642

A fragment of plain woven, natural coloured linen mummy cloth. A separate thread has been wrapped around the warps to form a fringe on one end.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Hawara or Illahun
 dated AD 395 – 642

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1934.23.56.4.1
  • Material: linen
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 191mm , Width: 40mm