Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 2160 – 2025 BC

Fragments of linen with a regular weave, the warps are relatively far apart. Very fine and well spun single yarns. Natural flax colour. The stucture and condition are good. Fibre type A.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 2160 – 2025 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.76
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 9
  • Period: First Intermediate Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2160 - 2025 BC
  • Object name: linen fragments
  • Dimensions: Length: 30mm , Width: 29mm , Depth: 3mm , (largest fragment)
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 112
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333