Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Mostagedda dated 2181 – 2160 BC

A fragment of linen with a regular weave of soft, loosely spun yarns. The fibre is flax like but of greater diameter.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Mostagedda dated 2181 – 2160 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.94
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 7 - 8
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2181 - 2160 BC
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 140mm , Width: 92mm , Depth: 5mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 100 112
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333