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Table 2 CT-based volumetric calculations and dimensions

From: Radiological findings in ancient Egyptian canopic jars: comparing three standard clinical imaging modalities (x-rays, CT and MRI)

Canopic jar inventory number

Volume (cm3),

holding capacity

Volume (cm3),

alabaster only

(threshold 900 UH)

Volume (cm3)

including total contents

(threshold −350 UH)

Volume (cm3),

contents

(calculated)

607

1254

4003

5039

1035

610-2

1020

3377

3673

295

617

1319

3680

4282

602

622-1

626

1681

1886

206

Canopic jar inventory number

Bore diameter (mm)

Bore depth (mm)

Total height of jar (mm)

Maximum diameter of jar (mm)

607

93

223

296

171

610-2

82

213

253

168

617

95

221

272

178

622-1

73

168

202

135