Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

A rolled fragment of woven linen. Fine linen strip with an open weave, torn at one end forming tattered strands. Some holes and loose threads.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.279
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 402mm , Width: 74mm , Depth (inc. folds): 13mm