Ancient Egyptian needle with skein of thread from Antinoe dated AD 395 – 642

Needle and skein of linen thread.
needle not in box in location.

Ancient Egyptian needle with skein of thread from Antinoe dated AD 395 – 642

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1914.26.43
  • Material: copper alloy linen
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: needle with skein of thread
  • Dimensions: Length: 57mm , Width: 34mm
  • Published references: Johnson, Antinoe & its Papyri, see p.180.
  • Site: Antinoe
  • Latitude: 27.816667
  • Longitude: 30.883333