Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 2345 – 2160 BC

Fragments of linen which are loosely woven. Yarns well spun, medium diameter. Natural flax colour. Fibre type A.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 2345 – 2160 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.71
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 6 - 8
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2345 - 2160 BC
  • Object name: linen fragments
  • Dimensions: Length: 76mm , Width: 65mm , Depth: 2mm , (largest fragment)
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 112
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333