Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4400 - 4000 BC

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Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4400 - 4000 BC - Bolton's Egypt

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 4400 – 4000 BC

Fragments of linen with a close weave, several are layers pressed together. The margin of one such mass rests on a coil of about six well spun and twisted thick threads. Bits of decomposed hide adhere to the fabric. Fibre type C.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.63
Material: linen
Culture: Upper Egypt, Badarian Period
Period: Predynastic Period
Excavator: Guy Brunton
Dated: 4400 - 4000 BC
Object name: linen fragments
Dimensions: Length: 28mm , Width: 20mm , Depth: 2mm , (largest fragment)
Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 41 62 pl IX Brunton Mostagedda pl IX
Site: Mostagedda

Latitude: 27.083333
Longitude: 31.383333