Ancient Egyptian wool fragment from Mostagedda dated AD 395 – 642

Fragment of green wool overlay on heavy black and red fabric. A Leno weave, the only example seen among Egyptian fabrics.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.56.47
  • Material: wool
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: wool fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 206mm , Width: 190mm , Length (plastazote frame): 330mm , Width (plastazote frame): 298mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p.144
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333