Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Fragments of linen which have a regular plain weave, some are rather open but most are close in texture. Single yarns of varying thickness. Fibre type C.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.74
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Lower Egypt - Upper Egypt
  • Period: Predynastic Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 5300 - 3000 BC
  • Object name: linen fragments
  • Dimensions: Length (largest fragment): 50mm , Width (largest fragment): 40mm , Depth (largest fragment): 10mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 70 92
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333