Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4400 - 4000 BC

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4400 – 4000 BC

Fragments of linen of various textures. Some open, others close weaves. Yarns variable in diameter, doubled and twisted. There are bits of reed amongst the fabric. Structure well preserved. Fibre type C, very well cleaned.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.61
Material: linen
Culture: Upper Egypt, Badarian Period
Period: Predynastic Period
Excavator: Guy Brunton
Dated: 4400 - 4000 BC
Object name: linen fragments
Dimensions: Length: 58mm , Width: 15mm , Depth: 2mm , (largest fragment)
Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 40 62 pl IX VI 3
Site: Mostagedda

Latitude: 27.083333
Longitude: 31.383333