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Red-Dyed Length of Linen

Unknown Artist

This was the last piece of linen used in the wrapping of Wah's mummy. Although red-dyed linen is mentioned in a number of ancient texts, actual examples are rare.

Credit: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1920

c. 1981-1975 B.C.

Linen, hematite

96.4 in

20.3.203a

Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2020

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