Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

A large fragment of woven linen. It is roughly triangular in shape, torn with a large hole. The edges are stained with resin and it is quite creased.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.368
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 760mm , Width: 450mm , Depth (inc. folds): 41mm