Pompeii 18069 (type 16) Weft-faced tabby z/z
Catalogue number
Ts 131
Inventory number
18069
Holding institution
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Description
7 fragments. Max. dimension 2,5 x 1 cm; Min. dimension 0,7 x 1 cm
The fibres lie parallel within the threads. The threads appear shiny and smooth.
Context
Basic information
Object condition
Small fragments brittle and stiff
Preservation state
carbonised
Object type
Textile
Fabric structure
weft-faced tabby
Warp and weft identified
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| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | wool | wool | ||
| Fibre identification method | SEM | SEM | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | single | single | ||
| Twist strength | ||||
| Twist | z | z | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | 46 - 50 | 21 - 30 | ||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.1 - 0.2 | 0.1 - 0.2 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 28 | 40 |
FURTHER DETAILS
Borders
Corded Border
Fleece analysis
The fibres have an average diameter of 13 μm (min. 9–max. 19 μm). The advanced stage of carbonisation has caused fibre fusion and breakage, as well as the complete loss of the surface scales.
Quality: AAA++ (Classification method: Rast-Eicher 2008, Coletti 2025, p. 58).
References
Coletti, Francesca. I tessuti di Pompei e d’Area Vesuviana. A3TEX Series, I. Roma: Edizioni Quasar, 2025.
Data recorded by
Francesca Coletti
Data entered by
Francesca Coletti
Date of study
2019