Loincloth

Photographer Harry Burton British

1923–25

Not on view

Within the tomb of Tutankhamun were many boxes of folded clothing, including more than 140 triangular loincloths. The example here was laid out and has visible creases where it had been folded. People of all classes wore this ordinary article of clothing, either alone or beneath other garments. As part of the pharoah's wardrobe, it was probably his underwear.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Loincloth
Photographer: Harry Burton (British (1879–1940))
Date: 1923–25
Medium: Gelatin silver print from glass negative
Credit Line: Department of Egyptian Art Archives
Object Number: TAA 809
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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