Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Tarkhan dated 2686 – 2613 BC

A fragment of linen, selvedge down part of one edge. The photograph underneath is a close up of the textile. It is mounted on card and glazed.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Tarkhan dated 2686 – 2613 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1913.66.38
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 3 - 4
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Dated: 2686 - 2613 BC
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length (inc. frame): 305mm , Width (inc. frame): 203mm , Depth (inc. frame): 4mm
  • Published references: See Kafr A p 50
  • Site: Tarkhan
  • Latitude: 29.5
  • Longitude: 31.225