Ancient Egyptian thread from Matmar dated 2345 – 2181 BC

A single solid strand of reed or similar fibre. Particles adhering to it are stained red as though from the presence of iron. The thread is still fairly elastic and tough. Necklace thread. Six main fragments with some small bits.

Ancient Egyptian thread from Matmar dated 2345 – 2181 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.61.5
  • Material: plant fibre
  • Culture: Dynasty 6
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2345 - 2181 BC
  • Object name: thread
  • Dimensions: Length (longest piece): 46mm , Width (longest piece): 2mm , Depth (longest piece): 2mm
  • Published references: Brunton Matmar pp.32, 54 pl.XXV
  • Site: Matmar
  • Latitude: 27.1
  • Longitude: 31.333333