Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Oxyrhynchus dated AD 395 – 642

A fragment of a border, linen, tapestry woven with design in purple. The motif is an altuation of gables and heart shaped spandrels with the cross.
Tapestry and plain weave. There are 13 warps per centimetre. Each warp is composed of two threads. Plain weave, finely woven over.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Oxyrhynchus dated AD 395 – 642

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.15.S
  • Material: linen
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 123mm , Width: 50mm
  • Site: Oxyrhynchus
  • Latitude: 28.531
  • Longitude: 30.647