Ancient Egyptian thread from Mostagedda dated 2345 – 2181 BC

Thread in lengths of 20mm or less. In some cases several strands are twisted together to form a thicker and stronger thread. Fibre type A.

Ancient Egyptian thread from Mostagedda dated 2345 – 2181 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.25
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 6
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2345 - 2181 BC
  • Object name: thread
  • Dimensions: Length: 20mm , Width: 3mm , Depth: 1mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 100 113
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333