Cave of Letters 61.2.22 Linen basket weave s/s
Catalogue number
Cave of Letters 61.2.22
Inventory number
IAA No. 97-9050
Holding institution
Israel Antiquities Authority
Description
Sack-sheet
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
1060
mm
W.
430
mm
Preservation state
organic
Fabric structure
basket weave
| 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 | ||||
| Twist angle range | ||||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 14.0 | 8.0 | ||
| Thread count range |
FURTHER DETAILS
Edges
Plain selvedge.
Other features
Exactly identical to 61.2.21. The two may have been intended for a long sack.
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