Vesuvian area 135 (type 2) Tabby z/z
Catalogue number
Ts 31
Inventory number
135
Description
3 fragments.; Max. dimension 3 x 2,5 cm; Min. dimension 2 x 1,5 cm.
Parallel bands are formed by three threads of system 2 (likely the weft) inserted together in one shed. The spacing between the parallel bands is irregular.
Context
Basic information
Object condition
fragmentary
Preservation state
carbonised
Object type
Textile
Fabric structure
tabby
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | plant bast fibre | plant bast fibre | ||
| Fibre identification method | SEM | SEM | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | single | single | ||
| Twist strength | ||||
| Twist | z | z | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | 27 - 34 | 26 - 34 | ||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.4 - 0.6 | 0.5 - 0.6 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 14 - 14 | 16 - 16 |
FURTHER DETAILS
Pattern element
self-band
Data recorded by
Francesca Coletti
Data entered by
Francesca Coletti
Date of study
2017