Cave of Letters 2.45 Linen basket weave z/z
Catalogue number
Cave of Letters 2.45
Inventory number
IAA No. 97-9039
Holding institution
Israel Antiquities Authority
Description
Sack
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
1800
mm
W.
900
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 | z | z | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
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| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 12.0 | 10.0 | ||
| Thread count range |
FURTHER DETAILS
Edges
Plain selvedge.
Other features
Some 35 cm from the fold, near one selvedge there is a coiled loop, 3 cm in diameter, probably an eyelet for a rope or a belt, for tying the sack.
Sewing
Description
Folded along its lengh and sewn.
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