Red-Dyed Length of Linen, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Wah, Mummy of Wah, 1920, Linen, hematite, L. 245 cm (96 7/16 in); w. 80 cm (31 1/2 in), 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.
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