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

A small fragment, one side with selvedge.
Plain woven, very fine. There are 22 warp threads and 14 weft threads per centimetre. Two double threaded warps along the selvedge edge.

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

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1934.23.75
  • Material: linen
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 79mm , Width: 45mm