Ancient Egyptian textile fragment from Qasr Ibrim dated 30 BC – AD 395

Two fragments of flax and cotton fringe. Made by using a loom leash which pulls alternate warp threads.

Part of large collection of textiles from Qasr Ibrim.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:2007.45.207
  • Material: Cotton flax
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Associated corp. body: Egypt Exploration Society
  • Object name: textile fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 475mm , Width: 55mm , Depth: 9mm , Length: 253mm , Width: 75mm , Depth: 6mm
  • Site: Qasr Ibrim
  • Latitude: 22.650278
  • Longitude: 31.991667