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

Tapestry woven band on fragment of yellow woollen tunic. Centre is purple with floral design in dark blue and borders in blue with rhomboids of purple and red. A line of decorative stitching runs alongside the band.

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

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.56.55
  • Material: wool
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: tunic fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 382mm , Width: 70mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p.143
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333