Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Large fragment of woven linen. Very creased and stained. Numerous large holes and tears. Brittle from resin stains throughout. Large portions missing. Very frayed and friable. Some small, loose fragments. Some areas matted together in the folds.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.332
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 1073mm , Width: 455mm , Depth (inc. folds): 24mm