Ancient Egyptian linen fragment dated 1985 – 1773 BC

One of six pieces of linen mummy cloth.
Fragment of fairly coarse pale coloured linen with an open weave. Discoloured, creased and frayed.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1983.1.120.4
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dated: 1985 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 290mm , Width: 215mm , Depth: 2mm