Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Rolled fragment of woven linen. Coarse linen, creased and with frayed edges. Stained patch along edge, made stiff with resin.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.338
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 890mm , Width: 105mm , Depth (inc. folds): 12mm