Cave of Letters 2.17 Wool tabby s/s
Catalogue number
Cave of Letters 2.17
Inventory number
IAA No. 97-9035
Holding institution
Israel Antiquities Authority
Description
Scarf
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
300
mm
W.
500
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 | ||||
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| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 15.0 | 20.0 | ||
| Thread count range |
FURTHER DETAILS
Edges
Reinforced selvedge 1(4).
Other features
On the basis of the color, weave and ctr it may be assumed that it is part of 2.15.
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