Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4400 - 4000 BC - Bolton's Egypt

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4400 – 4000 BC

Fragments of linen with a close weave of double hard twisted yarn. Adhering to reed matting. Fibre type C.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4400 – 4000 BC

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.73
Material: linen
Culture: Upper Egypt, Badarian Period
Period: Predynastic Period
Excavator: Guy Brunton
Dated: 4400 - 4000 BC
Object name: linen fragments
Dimensions: Length: 70mm , Width: 45mm , Depth: 7mm , (largest fragment)
Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 62 Brunton Mostagedda p 59 60
Site: Mostagedda

Latitude: 27.083333
Longitude: 31.383333