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: Plant Fibre
Site: Horevot Mazada
Lenght: 18 cm
Wide: 13 cm
Description: A ring-shaped carrying cushion 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. It is suggested that the cushion served to stabilize and support a heavy load (e.g. water containers) securely on the head.
Bibliography:
Shamir O. 1999. Textiles, Basketry, and Cordage from `En Rahel.. ATIQOT 38: 91-124.
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