Ancient Egyptian linen fragment with baboon dated 664 – 332 BC

A square of linen with an applique square of linen attached, in the centre of which is a linen applique figure of a crouching baboon with black painted eye. From the wrappings of a mummified baboon or ibis.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment with baboon dated 664 – 332 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1983.1.67
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 26 - Second Persian Period
  • Period: Late Period
  • Dated: 664 - 332 BC
  • Object name: linen fragment with baboon
  • Dimensions: Length (textile): 170mm , Width (textile): 123mm , Depth (textile): 6mm , Length (with mount): 231mm , Width (with mount): 165mm , Depth (with mount): 16mm