Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4400 – 4000 BC

Fragments of linen with an open weave of doubled hard twisted yarns. The structure is very well preserved. Some of the fragments are adhering to goat hide. Fibre type A.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4400 – 4000 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.77
  • 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): 63mm , Width (largest fragment): 50mm , Depth (largest fragment): 4mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 38 62 Brunton Mostagedda pl IX
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333