Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Several fragments of linen with a regular weave, one or two of the fragments have a plain selvedge. Well spun yarn, some of it doubled. The structure and texture are well preserved. Fibre type C, very well cleaned.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.59.1
  • 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): 77mm , Width (largest fragment): 52mm , Depth (largest fragment): 3mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 92
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333