Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 1773 - 1550 BC

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 1773 – 1550 BC

Fragemnts of linen, a thin gauze like fabric adhering to 1930.33.37. The warps are far apart, the wefts are irregular in spacing and diameter. The structure is well preserved but very fragile. Fibre type B.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.38
Material: linen
Culture: Dynasty 14 - 17, Pan Grave Culture
Period: Second Intermediate Period
Excavator: Guy Brunton
Dated: 1773 - 1550 BC
Object name: linen fragments
Dimensions: Length: 95mm , Width: 50mm , Depth: 2mm , (largest fragment)
Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 133 pl LXIXA
Site: Mostagedda

Latitude: 27.083333
Longitude: 31.383333