Cave of Letters CD.2 Wool twill z/z
Catalogue number
Cave of Letters CD.2
Inventory number
IAA No. Not found
Holding institution
Israel Antiquities Authority
Description
Spread
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
90
mm
W.
130
mm
Preservation state
organic
Fabric structure
twill
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | wool | wool | ||
| Fibre identification method | naked eye | naked eye | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | ||||
| Twist strength | ||||
| Twist | z | z | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | ||||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 3.0 | 10.0 | ||
| Thread count range |
FURTHER DETAILS
Other features
The only one with twill weaving.
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