Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Large fragment of woven linen. Very creased and stained. Folded in half and matted together in folds. Numerous large holes and tears. Brittle from resin stains throughout. Large portions missing. Very frayed and friable.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.330
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 639mm , Width: 384mm , Depth (inc. folds): 36mm