Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Long rolled strip of woven linen with a fairly open weave. Creased. Weave stretched in places creating holes, some loose thread.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.215
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 1189mm , Width: 91mm , Depth (inc. folds): 18mm