Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 2345 – 2181 BC

Fragments of linen with an Irregular weave. The yarns, both warp and weft, are variable in diameter. Many are doubled, much twisted. The texture is well preserved. Fibre type A.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 2345 – 2181 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.68
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 6
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2345 - 2181 BC
  • Object name: linen fragments
  • Dimensions: Length: 27mm , Width: 27mm , Depth: 2mm , (largest fragment)
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 99 112
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333