Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Rolled strip of cream coloured linen with a slightly open weave. Stained and creased. Torn up the centre at one end, the other end is burnt and brittle.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1977.345.149
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Associated institution: V&A
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 342mm , Width: 67mm , Depth (inc. folds): 20mm