Measures of Dry and Liquid Capacity

This paper develops methodologies for establishing exact capacities for dry and liquid measures and discusses the benefits which accrue from such an enterprise.

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Published in:Journal of the American Oriental Society 1982-10, Vol.102 (4), p.585-590
Main Author: Gelb, I. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absolute value
Barley
Bitumens
Boats
Bottles
Cuneiform
Liquids
Metrology
Rationing
Silver
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Summary:This paper develops methodologies for establishing exact capacities for dry and liquid measures and discusses the benefits which accrue from such an enterprise.
ISSN:0003-0279
DOI:10.2307/601967