Vesuvian area 118 (1) Net
Catalogue number
Re 5
Inventory number
118 (1)
Holding institution
Naples, National Archaeological Museum
Description
Sheet bend knot. Mesh dim. 7 mm.
Net used for catching small fish (e.g., a cast net)
Context
Basic information
Object condition
fragile and brittle
Preservation state
carbonised
Object type
net
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | plant bast fibre | |||
| Fibre identification method | SEM | |||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | plied | |||
| Twist strength | ||||
| Twist | Z2s | |||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | 31 - 40 | |||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.4 - 0.5 | |||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range |
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