Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 2160 – 2025 BC

Fragments of linen with a plain weave, of somewhat open texture. Yarns well spun, single. Fibre type A.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 2160 – 2025 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.78
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 9 - 10
  • Period: First Intermediate Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2160 - 2025 BC
  • Object name: linen fragments
  • Dimensions: Length: 89mm , Width: 47mm , Depth: 3mm , (largest fragment)
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 103 112 pl XLVIII
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333