Mat
About this object
History of use
For sleeping, or sitting (not as a floor covering)
Physical description
One of two matching rectangular mats (see K2.247 b) made from long strands of papyrus stitched together in rows. The outer edges are dyed in maroon and green stripes, alternately, with the centre remaining undyed; the green stripes are longer than the maroon stripes.
Materials
Date Made
Before 1967
Date Acquired
13 Jan 1972
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 138 cm x 201 cm
Object Number
K2.247 a