Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Fragment of woven linen. Very torn and tattered, most of the main body of the piece has gone leaving a few patches connected by frayed strands. One long strip is hanging on by a single thread. Some staining. Tassles along one edge.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.351
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 915mm , Width: 379mm , Depth (inc. folds): 21mm