Ancient Egyptian wool fragment dated AD 395 – 642

Tapestry woven panel in wool, yellow ground, with pattern in deep purple. The centre has an intricate design of a cross with floral sprays, surrounding panels are filled with wavy lines and floral devices.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.4.S
  • Material: wool
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: wool fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 193mm , Width: 193mm , Depth: 2mm