National Treasures

About Findings Periods The Mandatory Collection of the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
 
Object's Name: Fragment Braid 
Period: Roman
Material: Palm Leaf/Fibre
Site: Horevot Mazada
Lenght: 20 cm
Wide: 12 cm
Description: Pieces of basketry made of date palm leaves and fibers, with inner cord which gives a horizontal ribbed texture.
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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