Ancient Egyptian tunic fragment from Mostagedda dated 30 BC – AD 395

A fragment of brown woollen tunic, fine plain weave, wefts well beaten up. There is a tapestry woven band of a floral design in red wool on a background of yellow wool.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.56.23.2
  • Material: wool
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: tunic fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 557mm , Width: 212mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda pp 142 144.
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333