Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

A rolled fragment of woven linen. Creased and stained. Numerous holes and tears on stained patches, made brittle from resin. One end particularly brittle and friable.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.322
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 662mm , Width: 89mm , Depth (inc. folds): 19mm