Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · other

Linen sheet of Aashyt

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Description

Linen

AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06

Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

A fragment of ancient Egyptian textile with a fringed edge.

This image shows a piece of ancient Egyptian textile characterized by its intricate fringe. The fabric appears to be made from a natural fiber, possibly linen, which was commonly used in ancient Egypt. The fringed edge suggests it might have been part of a garment or decorative hanging. The texture and weave are visible, indicative of advanced textile techniques.

decorative unknown fragmentary
Materials linen

Connections

Found at Deir el-Bahri
Materials Linen
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