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 an open irregular weave. The yarns are very thick, strong and regularly twisted. Bits of decomposed hide and some scattered hair adhere to some of the fabric. A small pad of thick yarn does not appear to have been woven into the fabric. Fibre type C.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.58
Material: linen
Culture: Upper Egypt, Badarian Period
Period: Predynastic Period
Excavator: Guy Brunton
Dated: 4400 - 4000 BC
Object name: linen fragments
Dimensions: Length: 50mm , Width: 15mm , Depth: 5mm
Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 34 61 62 Brunton Mostagedda pl VII
Site: Mostagedda

Latitude: 27.083333
Longitude: 31.383333