Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 2613 – 2494 BC

Fragments of linen with a regular weave of coarse evenly spun yarn. A black brittle pitch like substance adheres to many of the fragments of fabric. It is probably the remains of a skin on which the body was laid. Fibre type C.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 2613 – 2494 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.89
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 4
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2613 - 2494 BC
  • Object name: linen fragments
  • Dimensions: Length: 77mm , Width: 17mm , Depth: 4mm , (largest fragment)
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 95 113 pl XLV
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333