Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 2494 – 2345 BC

Fragments of line with a regular weave of thick single yarns, well beaten up. The structure is well preserved. Fibre type A, nodes distinct.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 2494 – 2345 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.43
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 5
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2494 - 2345 BC
  • Object name: linen fragments
  • Dimensions: Length: 91mm , Width: 55mm , Depth: 5mm , (largest fragment)
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 98 113 pls XLV LXIII
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333