Ancient Egyptian wool fragment from Qasr Ibrim dated AD 550 – 1400

Four textile fragments. Compound weave, wool, tree, blue natural. Multiple holes and tears.

Part of large collection of textiles from Qasr Ibrim.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:2007.45.24
  • Material: wool
  • Culture: Christian Period, Nubian Culture
  • Period: Coptic Period - Arab Period
  • Dated: AD 550 - 1400
  • Associated corp. body: Egypt Exploration Society
  • Object name: wool fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 391mm , Width: 247mm , Depth: 4mm , Length: 427mm , Width: 191mm , Depth: 3mm , Length: 380mm , Width: 111mm , Depth: 3mm , Length: 223mm , Width: 120mm , Depth: 5
  • Site: Qasr Ibrim
  • Latitude: 22.650278
  • Longitude: 31.991667