Ancient Egyptian tunic fragment from Mosteggedda dated 30 BC – AD 395

One of three fragments of tapestry woven shoulder bands. Red ground with running wave border and alternating animals and plants in green, yellow and red. White thread nearly all perished.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.56.58.1
  • Material: wool
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: tunic fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 182mm , Width: 70mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p.143
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333