Ancient Egyptian linen fragment dated 664 – 332 BC

A fragment of finely woven linen with a kneeling figure of a deity with tripartite wig and long beard, arms raised above his head to support an object, possibly a djed pillar

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment dated 664 – 332 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1983.1.160.3
  • Material: ink linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 26 - Second Persian Period
  • Period: Late Period
  • Dated: 664 - 332 BC
  • Associated person: Dr Thomas Joseph Pettigrew
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length (on mount): 635mm , Width (on mount): 513mm , Depth (on mount): 10mm