Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Maidum dated 2686 – 2613 BC

Fragments of linen mounted on card with a photograph of a magnified area of the cloth.
Four fragments, two beige and two pale brown, with a fairly close weave, Slightly frayed and dirty.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Maidum dated 2686 – 2613 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1910.55.1
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 3
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Dated: 2686 - 2613 BC
  • Object name: linen fragments
  • Dimensions: Length: 306mm , Width: 203mm , Depth: 4mm
  • Site: Maidum
  • Latitude: 29.388056
  • Longitude: 31.156944