Ancient Egyptian linen from Badari

A sample of linen showing doubled yarn such as used for both weft and warp in woven fabrics from Badari. With a photograph showing a close up of the fibres.

Ancient Egyptian linen from Badari

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1926.53.9
  • Material: linen
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Object name: linen
  • Dimensions: Length: 305mm , Width: 203mm , Depth: 8mm
  • Site: Badari
  • Latitude: 26.9925
  • Longitude: 31.4156