Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 5300 - 3000 BC - Bolton's Egypt

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Fragments of linen with a plain loose weave of single yarns. Fibre type A, much decomposed.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.29
Material: linen
Culture: Lower Egypt - Upper Egypt
Period: Predynastic Period
Excavator: Guy Brunton
Dated: 5300 - 3000 BC
Object name: linen fragments
Dimensions: Length: 80mm , Width: 50mm , Depth: 15mm
Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 92 Brunton Mostagedda pl XXXI
Site: Mostagedda

Latitude: 27.083333
Longitude: 31.383333