Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Hawara or Illahun dated AD 395 – 642

A fragment of plain woven natural coloured linen.
Plain weave with 12 warp and 22 weft threads per centimetre.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1934.23.25.3
  • Material: linen
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 88mm , Width: 54mm