Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Rolled strip of woven linen. Brittle reisn stains all over with large tears and some holes. Very tattered and brittle at one end. Loose threads.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.260
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 461mm , Width: 116mm , Depth (inc. folds): 22mm