Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

A fragment of linen, probably two pieces joined together as there is what appears to be edging. At the longest part the fabric is doubled. There are sections of stripes created with thicker thread.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.31
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 443mm , Width: 385mm , Depth: 4mm