Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

A rolled fragment of woven linen. Strip of very torn and tattered linen. Possibly two pieces matted together. Some staining and numerous holes and tears throughout.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.285
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 942mm , Width: 89mm , Depth (inc. folds): 16mm