Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

A rolled fragment of woven linen. Short strip, creased and stained. One end torn as a result of becoming brittle from resin stains. Friable.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.319
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 261mm , Width: 130mm , Depth (inc. folds): 17mm