Ancient Egyptian Tunic fragment from Given to donor by friend whose uncle had bought it in Egypt in 1880s Donor had been a Egyptology student Suggested by APT as being from Thebes Egypt; possibly from Deir el-Bahri cache TH disagreed although not noted

Linen strip from a bag tunic. It includes a decorative fringe at the bottom, and a finished neckline. Originally from 1930.69.2 — a mummified human body, adult male, partially unwrapped. Well-preserved, eviscerated and brain removed. Hands placed together over groin. In coffin base of Tayu-henut, songstress of Amun. Mummy identified by York University team as a near relative of Ramses II.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:mummy bandages
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 19
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1295 - 1186 BC
  • Object name: Tunic fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 1155mm , Width: 370mm , Depth: 1mm