Mechanical Engineering in Ancient Egypt, Part XIV: Stone Vessels (Middle Kingdom to Third Intermediate Period)

The paper investigates the development of the stone vessels industry in Ancient Egypt during the periods from the Middle Kingdom to Third Intermediate Period. The paper presents samples of the stone vessels during those periods and tries to analyze each sample showing its characteristics and location if known. The design of each stone vessel is outlined and the decoration (if any) is investigated. The development aspects of the stone vessels industry is investigated highlighting the innovations of the designs and their manufacturing. The maximum development of stone vessels in the 18th dynasty is outlined with example models from the rein of Pharaoh Tutankhamun.