Cave of Letters 61.2.23 Linen basket weave s/s
Catalogue number
Cave of Letters 61.2.23
Inventory number
IAA No. 97-9052
Holding institution
Israel Antiquities Authority
Description
Sack-sheet
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
460
mm
W.
530
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 | 19.0 | 22.0 | ||
| Thread count range |
FURTHER DETAILS
Edges
Plain selvedge.
Other features
Found in waterskin No. 61.2. It is almost square.
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