Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

A rolled fragment of woven linen. Finely woven linen with an open weave. Stained with resin, one end becoming particularly brittle as a result, very torn and tattered at both ends. Large tears and holes throughout.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.303
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 689mm , Width: 83mm , Depth (inc. folds): 16mm