Ancient Egyptian textile fragment from Oxyrhynchus dated AD 395 – 642

A linen panel, tapestry woven in purple wool. A mounted warrior occupies the central space, at each corner are other warriors with shields, three shown. Castellated border.
Tapestry and embroidery. There are ten warps per centimetre.

Ancient Egyptian textile fragment from Oxyrhynchus dated AD 395 – 642

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.16.S
  • Material: linen wool
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: textile fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 152mm , Width: 170mm
  • Site: Oxyrhynchus
  • Latitude: 28.531
  • Longitude: 30.647