Pompeii 120-121 (type 2) 2/2 weft-faced twill (tight)
Catalogue number
Ts 234
Inventory number
120
Holding institution
Naples, National Archaeological Museum
Description
Raman analysis confirms the presence of shellfish purple.
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
12
mm
W.
13
mm
Object condition
small fragment
Preservation state
calcified
Object type
Textile
Fabric structure
2/2 weft-faced twill
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | ||||
| Fibre identification method | ||||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | single | |||
| Twist strength | ||||
| Twist | z | |||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | 38 | |||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 2.0 | 2.0 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 20 | 58 |
FURTHER DETAILS
Edges
Needlework edging: the edging resembles a narrow tape in tabby weave, with closely spaced overcast stitches perpendicular to the edge.
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