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

Seven pieces of coarse flax with blue dye which was possibly painted on.

Part of large collection of textiles from Qasr Ibrim.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:2007.45.81
  • Material: flax
  • 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 (smallest fragment): 26mm , Width (smallest fragment): 20mm , Depth (smallest fragment): 2mm , Length (largest fragment): 362mm , Width (largest fragment): 263mm , Depth (largest fragment): 2mm
  • Site: Qasr Ibrim
  • Latitude: 22.650278
  • Longitude: 31.991667