Cave of Letters 8.4 Wool tabby s/z
Catalogue number
Cave of Letters 8.4
Inventory number
IAA No. 97-9031
Holding institution
Israel Antiquities Authority
Description
Tunic-sheet (maybe blanket or spread) (a shroud in secondary use)
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
1000
mm
W.
2300
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 | z | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
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| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 11.0 | 19.0 | ||
| Thread count range |
FURTHER DETAILS
Edges
Reinforced selvedge 3(6-4-6)
Other features
Double-sheet. Converted into shroud. weavers' mark
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