Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 2345 – 2160 BC

Fragments of linen with a close weave, the yarns are well spun, soft, single. There is plain selvedge on one fragment. The structure and texture are well preserved. Fibre type B.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 2345 – 2160 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.69
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 6 - 8
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2345 - 2160 BC
  • Object name: linen fragments
  • Dimensions: Length: 39mm , Width: 20mm , Depth: 2mm , (largest fragment)
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 100 112
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333