Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Fragments of linen with a plain, somewhat open weave, of single thick harsh yarns. Fibre type C.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.20
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Lower Egypt - Upper Egypt
  • Period: Predynastic Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 5300 - 3000 BC
  • Object name: linen fragments
  • Dimensions: Length: 45mm , Width: 30mm , Depth: 1mm , (largest fragment)
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 93 Brunton Mostagedda p 74 pl XXXI
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333