Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Tarkhan dated 2494 – 2345 BC

Fragment of linen mounted on card with a photograph of a magnified area of the cloth.
Two unevenly shaped fragments. Beige and stained. Several holes.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Tarkhan dated 2494 – 2345 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1913.66.34
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 5
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Dated: 2494 - 2345 BC
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 305mm , Width: 203mm , Depth: 3mm
  • Published references: Kafr Ammar p.51
  • Site: Tarkhan
  • Latitude: 29.5
  • Longitude: 31.225