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

Apparently fragments of two or three tunics adhering and perhaps as placed on the body. The layers cannot be separated. There is a fairly coarse cloth and pieces from very elaborate tapestry weaves.

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

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.56.22
  • Material: linen wool
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: tunic fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 640mm , Width: 331mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda pp.141-142 pl.LXXXIII,26
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333