Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 5300 - 3000 BC - Bolton's Egypt

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Fragments of linen with a regular weave of single yarns. One fragment has a deposit adhering to it, possibly fatty. Fibre type A.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.21
Material: linen
Culture: Lower Egypt - Upper Egypt
Period: Predynastic Period
Excavator: Guy Brunton
Dated: 5300 - 3000 BC
Object name: linen fragments
Dimensions: Length: 70mm , Width: 50mm , Depth: 3mm , (largest fragment)
Published references: Brunton, Mostagedda p. 92
Site: Mostagedda

Latitude: 27.083333
Longitude: 31.383333