Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Rolled strip of cream coloured linen with a slightly open weave. Stained and tattered at ends, slightly burnt looking.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.144
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 525mm , Width: 93mm , Depth (inc. folds): 13mm