right|thumb|Depiction of early balance scales in the Papyrus of Hunefer (dated to the 19th dynasty, ). The scene shows Anubis weighing the heart of Hunefer.
rIghT|THUmb|dePiCTIon oF eARLY BaLance scales iN the papYrUs of huNefer (DAted tO THe 19th dyNasty ) the scene shOWs anubis Weighing tHe heart Of HuNefer