Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Rolled strip of woven linen with a close weave. Creased and stained in places. Very torn at one end, brittle from resin.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.219
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 774mm , Width: 98mm , Depth (inc. folds): 13mm