Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 3500 - 3200 BC - Bolton's Egypt

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 3500 – 3200 BC

Fragments of linen with a regular close weave of thick well spun yarns. Many are doubled. Fibre type C.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 3500 – 3200 BC

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.92
Material: linen
Culture: Gerzean Period, Naqada 2
Period: Predynastic Period
Excavator: Guy Brunton
Dated: 3500 - 3200 BC
Object name: linen fragments
Dimensions: Length: 45mm , Width: 40mm , Depth: 4mm , (largest fragment)
Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p. 92
Site: Mostagedda

Latitude: 27.083333
Longitude: 31.383333