Ancient Egyptian tunic fragment from Matmar dated AD 395 – 642

One of 11 portions of red woollen tunic. Tapestry woven in dark purple and yellow with embroidery on most of the pieces. The designs are derived from plant and animal forms or are geometrical arrangements within rectangular spaces. Border castellated.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1931.46.6.9
  • Material: wool
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: tunic fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 31mm , Width: 27mm
  • Published references: Brunton Matmar
  • Site: Matmar
  • Latitude: 27.1
  • Longitude: 31.333333