Pompeii 18069 (type 3) Half-basket z/z
Catalogue number
Ts 149
Inventory number
18069
Description
9 fragments. Max. dimension 4,7 x 1,5 cm; Min. dimension 1,3 x 0,7 cm
The fibres lie parallel within the threads. The fabric appears smooth.
Context
Basic information
Object condition
small fragments
Preservation state
carbonised
Object type
Textile
Fabric structure
half-basket weave
Warp and weft identified
✓
| 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 | 38 - 41 | 28 - 39 | ||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.2 - 0.3 | 0.2 - 0.3 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 12 | 34 - 36 |
Data recorded by
Francesca Coletti
Data entered by
Francesca Coletti
Date of study
2018