Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Tarkhan dated 3000 – 2890 BC

Small taupe coloured irregular fragment with a fairly close weave. Edges torn. Dirty.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Tarkhan dated 3000 – 2890 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1913.66.40.2
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 1
  • Period: Early Dynastic Period
  • Dated: 3000 - 2890 BC
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 77mm , Width: 67mm , Depth: 2mm
  • Published references: Heliopolis Kafr Ammar and Shurafa p. 49 - 50, pl. l vii #8 suggested to be 2050.5, but note indicates sample doesn't match
  • Site: Tarkhan
  • Latitude: 29.5
  • Longitude: 31.225