Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Illahun dated AD 395 – 642

Several pieces of coarsley woven linen, with fringed edges.
Based on visual identification, believed to derive from 1892.7, cartonnage cases from Illahun, given by Annie Barlow 40 years previously.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Illahun dated AD 395 – 642

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1934.23.89
  • Material: linen
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 420mm , Width: 330mm , Depth: 114mm
  • Site: Illahun
  • Latitude: 29.233333
  • Longitude: 30.966667