Ancient Egyptian thread from Hawara or Illahun dated AD 395 – 642

A hank of linen thread.
Natural coloured linen twisted thread. Slight S twist.

Ancient Egyptian thread from Hawara or Illahun dated AD 395 – 642

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1934.23.57
  • Material: linen
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: thread
  • Dimensions: Length: 85mm , Width: 73mm