Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

A rolled fragment of woven linen. One end is torn and stained and brittle from resin. Slightly frayed edges and some loose threads.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.264
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 434mm , Width: 89mm , Depth (inc. folds): 15mm