Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

A rolled fragment of woven linen. Finely woven linen with an open weave. Brittle patches, stained from resin, with multiple tears and holes. Torn at one end.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.299
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 633mm , Width: 89mm , Depth (inc. folds): 13mm