Cave of Letters 2.69 Wool tabby s/s
Catalogue number
Cave of Letters 2.69
Inventory number
IAA No. 97-9069
Holding institution
Israel Antiquities Authority
Description
Tunic-sheet
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
1000
mm
W.
800
mm
Preservation state
organic
Fabric structure
tabby
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | wool | wool | ||
| Fibre identification method | naked eye | naked eye | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | ||||
| Twist strength | ||||
| Twist | s | s | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | ||||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 12.0 | 20.0 | ||
| Thread count range |
FURTHER DETAILS
Other features
Made up of two pieces joined across the width of the sheet.
Sewing
Description
Sewing remains.
References
Yadin, Yigael. The Finds from the Bar Kokhba Period in the Cave of Letters. Judean Desert Studes. Jerusalem: Israel Exploration Society, 1963.
Data recorded by
Orit Shamir
Data entered by
Bela Dimova