Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4000 – 3500 BC

Fragments of linen in masses of closely compressed layers of fragments. Plain weave, in some fragments doubled yarns are used for both warp and weft. Fibre type A.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4000 – 3500 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.40
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Amratian Period, Naqada 1
  • Period: Predynastic Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 4000 - 3500 BC
  • Object name: linen fragments
  • Dimensions: Length: 70mm , Width: 40mm , Depth: 10mm , (largest fragment)
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 92 Brunton Mostagedda p 73 pl XXXI
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333