National Treasures

About Findings Periods The Mandatory Collection of the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
 
Object's Name: Fragment Hairnet 
Period: Roman
Material: Wool
Site: Christmas Cave, Nahal Qidron
Lenght: 38 cm
Wide: 20 cm
Description: Hairnets were used by women to gather their hair. It is still in use. Hair remains are still attached to the hairnet.
Bibliography:
Shamir O. 2008. Organic Materials. In: D T. Ariel et al. The Dead Sea Scrolls.. Jerusalem, 116-134, Pl. 121.





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