Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

A rolled fragment of woven linen. Creased and stained. Numerous holes and tears on stained patches, made brittle from resin. One end particularly brittle and friable with long tattered strands. Large hole near centre.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.325
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 1055mm , Width: 204mm , Depth (inc. folds): 22mm