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

A fragment of linen mummy cloth. Red with natural coloured linen stripes, one either side.

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

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1934.23.56.2.2
  • Material: linen
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 31mm , Width: 22mm