Ancient Egyptian textile fragment from Oxyrhynchus dated AD 395 – 642

A fragment of linen, embroidered in red, green, purple and yellow wools. Much of the design has perished but a well worked head and arm remain. he flesh colour has been obtained by mixing the red and yellow wool. Above the head is an arc of pink with green and yellow patches. The arm is resting on the head of an animal, most of which is missing.
Linen base fabric with a plain woven embroidered design. The coloured wools are two ply. Long stem stitch which enables the twisted wool threads to ease into each other. There appears to be some couching.

Ancient Egyptian textile fragment from Oxyrhynchus dated AD 395 – 642

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.31.13.9
  • Material: linen wool
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: textile fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 93mm , Width: 86mm
  • Site: Oxyrhynchus
  • Latitude: 28.531
  • Longitude: 30.647