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This document discusses a rare archaeological find from Egypt - a sprang cap preserved on a naturally mummified human head. Sprang is a non-woven textile technique used to create stretchy net-like fabrics. The cap, found during excavations in 1888-1911, covers the eyes and nose of the mummified head. It is made of blue, green, and red wool using an interlinking sprang technique. The document provides historical context on Roman-era Egypt, discusses debates around the original function of sprang objects (cap

Author

Miroslav Razum

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EN