Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

A fragment of coarse linen with one side selvedge. Thicker thread has been used to create two sets of srtipes. One part is cleaner than the other.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.53
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 260mm , Width: 145mm , Depth: 3mm