Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4400 – 4000 BC

Fragments of linen with an open weave of very hard twisted doubled yarns. Most of the fragments are dark brown, a few are a lighter brown. Fibre type C.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4400 – 4000 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.80.1
  • 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): 55mm , Width (largest fragment): 30mm , Depth (largest fragment): 6mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 62 Brunton Mostagedda p 38 59 60 pl VIII
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333