Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

A rolled fragment of woven linen. Creased strip of coarse beige linen. Torn at one end, some loose threads and slightly frayed edges. The other end is brittle and stained from resin.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.312
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 256mm , Width: 73mm , Depth (inc. folds): 11mm