Ancient Egyptian textile fragment from Qasr Ibrim dated AD 550 – 1400

18 textiles fragments. Coptic 2 faced weave. Repeat lion pattern in blue and natural.

Part of large collection of textiles from Qasr Ibrim.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:2007.45.21
  • Material: textile
  • Culture: Christian Period, Nubian Culture
  • Period: Coptic Period - Arab Period
  • Dated: AD 550 - 1400
  • Associated corp. body: Egypt Exploration Society
  • Object name: textile fragment
  • Dimensions: Length (largest piece): 306mm , Width (largest piece): 163mm , Depth (largest piece): 3mm , Length (smallest piece): 25mm , Width (smallest piece): 17mm , Depth (smallest piece): 1mm
  • Site: Qasr Ibrim
  • Latitude: 22.650278
  • Longitude: 31.991667