Cave of Letters 7.99 Linen tabby s/s
Catalogue number
Cave of Letters 7.99
Inventory number
IAA No. Not found
Holding institution
Israel Antiquities Authority
Description
Kerchief or spread
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
950
mm
W.
420
mm
Preservation state
organic
Fabric structure
tabby
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | flax | flax | ||
| Fibre identification method | naked eye | naked eye | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | ||||
| Twist strength | ||||
| Twist | s | s | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
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| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 24.0 | 18.0 | ||
| Thread count range | - 40 |
FURTHER DETAILS
Edges
Grouped selvedge 1(5)
Other features
This sheet wrapped the bundle of dyes, unspun wool when found in the Letters-skin, together with a mantle.
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