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

Portion of woollen tunic, somewhat coarse weave in deep yellow. Portion of sleeve with a band woven in blue and red wool. Roughly embroidered in thick doubled white thread.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.56.19.1
  • Material: wool
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: tunic fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 265mm , Width: 224mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p.141 p.144
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333