Ancient Egyptian textile fragment from Oxyrhynchus dated AD 395 – 642

A woollen fragment, with a panel tapestry woven in purple wool and undyed flax threads. A circular space with two warriors, one with a shield on left arm, running wave border.
There are 12 warps per centimetre.

Ancient Egyptian textile fragment from Oxyrhynchus dated AD 395 – 642

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.31.13.29
  • Material: linen wool
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: textile fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 174mm , Width: 104mm
  • Site: Oxyrhynchus
  • Latitude: 28.531
  • Longitude: 30.647