Ancient Egyptian textile fragment from Oxyrhynchus dated AD 395 – 642

Fragment of shoulder band from a linen tunic, tapestry woven figures, possibly warriors in purple wool and undyed flax thread.
There are 15 warps per centimetre. Each warp has a single S twist thread.

Ancient Egyptian textile fragment from Oxyrhynchus dated AD 395 – 642

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.31.13.1
  • Material: linen wool
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: textile fragment
  • Dimensions: Height: 138mm , Width: 89mm
  • Site: Oxyrhynchus
  • Latitude: 28.531
  • Longitude: 30.647