Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Matmar dated 2160 – 2025 BC

Plain weave of coarse yarns, some of which are irregularly doubled. The weft is closely beaten up, almost entirely hiding the warp. Colour dark brown. Rotten but structure well preserved. Fibre type B.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Matmar dated 2160 – 2025 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.61.3
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 9
  • Period: First Intermediate Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2160 - 2025 BC
  • Object name: linen fragments
  • Dimensions: Length (main bundle): 105mm , Width (main bundle): 55mm , Depth (main bundle): 10mm
  • Published references: Brunton Matmar pp.38, 54 pl.XXVIII XLI
  • Site: Matmar
  • Latitude: 27.1
  • Longitude: 31.333333