Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Rolled strip of woven linen. Creased and with stained patches. Badly torn at both ends. Brittle where stained. Several holes.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.249
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 971mm , Width: 113mm , Depth (inc. folds): 19mm