Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4400 - 4000 BC

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4400 – 4000 BC

Fragments of linen with an irregular weave. All the yarns are doubled and hard twisted. Fragments of decomposed hide and some long stout black hairs adhere. Fibre type C, not well prepared.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.62
Material: linen
Culture: Upper Egypt, Badarian Period
Period: Predynastic Period
Excavator: Guy Brunton
Dated: 4400 - 4000 BC
Object name: linen fragments
Dimensions: Length: 50mm , Width: 30mm , Depth: 3mm , (largest fragment)
Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 35 62 Brunton Mostagedda pl VIII
Site: Mostagedda

Latitude: 27.083333
Longitude: 31.383333