Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Several fragments of linen made of masses of closely pressed layers. A close regular weave of single yarns. The structure is well preserved but most of the fabric where not compacted fallen to dust. Fibre type A.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.30.2
  • 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): 35mm , Width (largest fragment): 22mm , Depth (largest fragment): 11mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 92 pl XXXI.
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333