Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Rolled strip of woven linen. Stained and creased. Patches of open weave. One long strand hanging off one side. Several tattered strands.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.357
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 480mm , Width: 105mm , Depth (inc. folds): 21mm