National Treasures

About Findings Periods The Mandatory Collection of the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
 
Object's Name: Fragment Basket 
Period: Roman
Material: Palm Leaf/Fibre
Site: Horevot Mazada
Lenght: 46 cm
Wide: 24 cm
Description: Basket made with date palm leaves and fibers. Reinforced cord running down to the bottom of the basket. They were connected to the handles which were not preserved.
Bibliography:
Bernic K. 1994. Masada Basketry, Cordage and Related Artifacts. In Y. Aviram, G. Foerster and E. Netzer eds. Masada, The Yigael Yadin Excavation 1963-1965 Final Report. Vol. IV. Jerusalem, 284-317.





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