Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

A rolled fragment of woven linen. Creased with some loose threads. Some areas are stained with resin and have become brittle. Some tears along edge and one end.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.271
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 820mm , Width: 86mm , Depth (inc. folds): 13mm