Ancient Egyptian textile fragment from Oxyrhyncus Karanis dated AD 395 – 642

Portion of linen tunic, with lines of rose bud and bird motifs, tapestry woven in red, green and yellow wools.

Ancient Egyptian textile fragment from Oxyrhyncus Karanis dated AD 395 – 642

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.47.S
  • Material: linen wool
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: textile fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 465mm , Width: 384mm , Depth: 2mm , Length (mount): 605mm , Width (mount): 507mm , Depth (mount): 17mm