Ancient Egyptian tunic neck from Mosteggedda dated 30 BC – AD 395

Neck of intermediate, second dress reaching to just above ankles. Dark blue woollen band about 25mm wide. Complete circle with pendant piece at bottom. Embroidered with chevron lines in thick white thread.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.56.39
  • Material: wool
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: tunic neck
  • Dimensions: Length: 238mm , Width: 189mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p.141 p.144 fig.5
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333