ΗΝΑΜ inv. no Π 228

It is a fine, dense, balanced tabby preserved in freestanding fragments. The fabric is mineralised, most likely due to prolonged proximity to a metal object, and several areas exhibit copper oxides. No technical elements, such as edges or decorative elements have been identified.

In certain areas, the textile preserves small perforations, where the threads appear to have been displaced to make space for an additional element. This may indicate the presence of embroidery, or the former attachment of decorative components.

As in several other textiles from the Grave Circles, ΗΝΑΜ inv. no Π 228 retains traces of a black, heavily deteriorated secondary fabric on its surface. This second textile was most probably made of animal fibres, which would explain its poor preservation state.

A sample from the main fabric was examined under the optical microscope; however, its degraded condition did not allow for a reliable identification of the fibres. Further analysis using SEM/EDS is expected to provide more conclusive information regarding fibre identification.

 

Grave Circle : 
A
Tomb: 
Tomb II
Textile ID: 
ΗΝΑΜ inv. no Π 228
Funerary context: 
inhumation
Date: 
c. 16th c. BCE
Museum: 
National Archaeological Museum
Excavator: 
H. Schliemann, P. Stamatakis
State of conservation: 
Mineralised
Weave: 
Balanced tabby
Threads Structure System I: 
S2*z
Threads Structure System II: 
S2*z
Threads diameter System I: 
0.20-0.35
Threads diameter System II: 
0.22-0.38
Thread count System I: 
22-25
Thread count System II: 
22
Material System I: 
Flax?
Material System II: 
Flax?
Decorative elements: 
Voluntary perforations in the fabric connected with some kind of decoration
Analyses: 
Macroscopic observation /Optical microscope
Publication: 
Karo G. 1930 Die Schaftgräber von Mykenai. München, 71, Plate LXXII.
Notes: 
Traces of a dark, degraded fabric on its surface (wool?)
Dimensions: 
6 larger frg max 2 x 1,5cm, many tiny ones
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