Ancient Egyptian tunic fragment from Matmar dated AD 395 – 642

One of two bands from lower part of tunic. Coarsely woven purple wool, degraded to brown, embroidered with red wool in lozenges, separate and combined.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1931.46.11.2
  • Material: wool
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: tunic fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 462mm , Width: 50mm
  • Published references: Brunton Matmar pl.LXVII pl.LXIX,20 pl.LXVI,15 pl.LXIX,40
  • Site: Matmar
  • Latitude: 27.1
  • Longitude: 31.333333