Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Rifa dated 1985 – 1773 BC

A fragment of linen with a rectangle cut out of one corner. It has narrow dark brown stripes. The photograph underneath is a close up of the textile. It is mounted on card and glazed.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Rifa dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1925.10.1
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dated: 1985 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length (inc. frame): 305mm , Width (inc. frame): 203mm , Depth (inc. frame): 4mm
  • Site: Rifa