Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

A rolled fragment of woven linen. Creased strip of coarse beige linen. Torn at both ends. Centre torn at edge with two large holes. Most tears resulting from brittle fabric from resin stains.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.315
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 538mm , Width: 111mm , Depth (inc. folds): 14mm