Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Fragments of linen with the structure and texture fairly well preserved. Regular and fairly close weave of single hard-twisted yarns. The colour is light to very dark brown. Fibre type C.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.53.1
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Lower Egypt - Upper Egypt
  • Period: Predynastic Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 5300 - 3000 BC
  • Object name: linen fragments
  • Dimensions: Length (largest fragment): 120mm , Width (largest fragment): 45mm , Depth (largest fragment): 3mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 70 92
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333