Vesuvian area 84734c Half-baskt z/z
Catalogue number
Ts 145
Inventory number
84734-c (10.10.95)
Holding institution
Naples, National Archaeological Museum
Description
5 fragments. Max. dimension 7,5 x 4,8 cm; Min. dimension 1,2 x 1,3 cm
Context
Basic information
Object condition
fragmentary
Preservation state
carbonised
Object type
Textile
Fabric structure
half-basket weave
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 | 43 - 48 | 32 - 40 | ||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.3 | 0.3 - 0.4 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 12 - 14 | 34 - 38 |
FURTHER DETAILS
Fleece analysis
The fibres show an altered surface morphology. Where preserved, the scales display prominent edges and smooth margins. The fibres, with an average diameter of 27 μm (min. 22–max. 35 μm), show a flattened cross-section.
In the sample, elements with diameters greater than 24 μm show the disappearance of the central medulla.
Quality: AAA2 (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
2017