Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4400 - 4000 BC

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4400 – 4000 BC

Fragments of linen cloth with a regular weave of doubled hard – twisted yarn. Fragment of goat hide with hair, well preserved. Not adhering to cloth. Fibre type C.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.82
Material: linen
Culture: Upper Egypt, Badarian Period
Period: Predynastic Period
Excavator: Guy Brunton
Dated: 4400 - 4000 BC
Object name: linen fragments
Dimensions: Length (largest fragment): 67mm , Width (largest fragment): 41mm , Depth (largest fragment): 10mm
Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p. 62
Site: Mostagedda

Latitude: 27.083333
Longitude: 31.383333