Ancient Egyptian sprang headdress from Mostagedda dated AD 395 – 642

Sprang headdress or bag in red wool with open weave, part of the blue and yellow closing cord remains.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.56.40
  • Material: wool
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: sprang headdress
  • Dimensions: Length: 322mm , Width: 267mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p.145
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333