Ancient Egyptian silk fragment dated AD 395 – 642

Fragment of 2 coloured silk threads, red and yellow, woven to form weft faced design. Edges turned to reverse. Remains of linen fabric on reverse side along one turned edge.

Ancient Egyptian silk fragment dated AD 395 – 642

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1983.1.160.4
  • Material: silk
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Associated person: Dr Thomas Joseph Pettigrew
  • Object name: silk fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 96mm , Width: 65mm , Depth: 2mm