News from an Old Excavation: Two Hitherto Unnoticed Measure Capacity Signs on an Egyptian Stone Vessel of the Middle Kingdom from Royal Tomb II at Byblos

A previously unnoticed discovery on a Middle Kingdom Egyptian stone vessel from Royal Tomb II at Byblos reveals two measure capacity signs, rare even within Egypt. These signs, found on the vessel's lid bearing King Amenemhat's cartouche, provide new insights into the use of such markings during this period. The study examines these signs in relation to the vessel's actual capacity, contributing significantly to our understanding of Middle Kingdom measurement practices and material culture.

Ahrens, A. (2012). News from an Old Excavation: Two Hitherto Unnoticed Measure Capacity Signs on an Egyptian Stone Vessel of the Middle Kingdom from Royal Tomb II at Byblos. Journal of Ancient Egyptian Interconnections, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.2458/azu_jaei_v04i2_ahrens