Ancient Egyptian linen fragment dated 1985 – 1773 BC

One of six pieces of linen mummy cloth.
Fragment of fairly coarse brown linen with a moderate weave. Bound along one short edge. Several holes and tears with traces of resin.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1983.1.120.3
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dated: 1985 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 537mm , Width: 268mm , Depth: 2mm