Ancient Egyptian tunic fragment from Mostagedda dated AD 395 – 642

A fragment of woollen tunic. A plain close weave of soft yarns, selvedge at bottom. Light red. Cable edging and stripes, whitish, along each border. Upper part of garment very imperfect.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.56.42
  • Material: wool
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: tunic fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 913mm , Width: 811mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 144
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333