Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Illahun dated AD 395 – 642

Fragment of plain woven linen cloth.
There are ten warps and 19 wefts per centimetre.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Illahun dated AD 395 – 642

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1934.23.54
  • Material: linen
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 175mm , Width: 124mm
  • Site: Illahun
  • Latitude: 29.233333
  • Longitude: 30.966667