Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Oxyrhynchus dated AD 395 – 642

A fragment of linen band tapestry woven in crimson and undyed flax thread, in floral designs with a running wave border. There is a band of red hearts and squares.
There are 12 warps per centimetre with Z twist on warp threads.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Oxyrhynchus dated AD 395 – 642

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.31.S
  • Material: linen
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 162mm , Width: 70mm
  • Site: Oxyrhynchus
  • Latitude: 28.531
  • Longitude: 30.647