Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Matmar dated 2181 – 2160 BC

Linen fragment in a small fragile bundle of torn pieces. Plain weave, regular, some yarns doubled. The fibre is flax like, between Type A and Linum usitatissimum.
Details from T Midgeley’s notes, 1932.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Matmar dated 2181 – 2160 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1932.25.11
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 7 - 8
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2181 - 2160 BC
  • Object name: linen fragments
  • Dimensions: Length: 115mm , Width: 83mm , Depth: 8mm
  • Published references: Brunton Matmar pp.34, 36
  • Site: Matmar
  • Latitude: 27.1
  • Longitude: 31.333333