Pompeii 18069 (type 5a) Faced tabby z/z
Catalogue number
Ts 85
Inventory number
18069
Description
In system 2, two threads are inserted into a single shed; due to the fragment’s small size, it cannot be determined whether this represents a weaving error or an intentional feature.
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
3
mm
W.
1
mm
Object condition
small fragment
Preservation state
carbonised
Object type
Textile
Fabric structure
faced 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 | 30 - 40 | 23 - 29 | ||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.1 - 0.2 | 0.1 - 0.2 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 30 | 44 |
Data recorded by
Francesca Coletti
Data entered by
Francesca Coletti
Date of study
2019