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

One of two fragments of woollen tunic, somewhat coarse weave in deep yellow. From the neck opening two lines of decorative stitching pass down front and back. Opening hemmed over.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.56.19.2
  • Material: wool
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: tunic fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 859mm , Width: 315mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p.141 p.144
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333