Linen sheet of Myt
Unknown Artist
ca. 2051–2030 B.C.
Medium
Linen
Dimensions
l. 2080 cm (818 7/8 in); w. 148 cm (58 1/4 in)
Classification
Linen sheet, Myt
Period
Middle Kingdom
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1926
Accession Number
26.3.14
Art Historical Context
Behold the extraordinary *Linen Sheet of Myt*, a monumental textile from ancient Egypt's Middle Kingdom, dating to around 2051–2030 B.C. during Dynasty 11. Measuring an astonishing 20.8 meters long and 1.48 meters—longer than a basketball court—this finely woven linen exemplifies the pinnacle of early Egyptian textile craftsmanship. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 6, it now graces the Egyptian Art collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Crafted by an unknown artist, this sheet likely served a funerary purpose, belonging to an individual named Myt. Linen held profound cultural signif...