National Treasures

About Findings Periods The Mandatory Collection of the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
 
Object's Name: Wrapped Cordage Circlet (Aqal) 
Period: Early Roman (period)
Material: Date,Goat Hair
Site: Mezad Rahel
Diameter: 14 cm
Description: A ring-shaped carring cushion. The cushion is made of goat-hair fabric, each end of which was twisted in an opposite direction. A rope of palm-fiber, Z2S twisted, was wound around it. The fabric - very worn - was probably in secondary use.
Bibliography:
Shamir O. 1999. Textiles, Basketry, and Cordage from `En Rahel.. ATIQOT 38: 91-124.





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