Ancient Egyptian hair net from Hawara or Illahun dated AD 395 – 642

Fragments of a woollen sprang hairnet woven in red and yellow wool. A small fragment of plaited woollen thread remains along the opening edge. The knotted end of a cord is attached to the seam edge.

Ancient Egyptian hair net from Hawara or Illahun
 dated AD 395 – 642

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1934.23.82
  • Material: wool
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: hair net
  • Dimensions: Length: 346mm , Width: 115mm