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 adhering to reed matting. They have an open weave of loosely doubled yarns. Fibre type B.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4400 – 4000 BC

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.44
Material: linen
Culture: Upper Egypt, Badarian Period
Period: Predynastic Period
Excavator: Guy Brunton
Dated: 4400 - 4000 BC
Object name: linen fragments
Dimensions: Length: 35mm , Width: 25mm , Depth: 5mm , (largest fragment)
Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 62 Brunton Mostagedda p 43 pl X
Site: Mostagedda

Latitude: 27.083333
Longitude: 31.383333