Copper alloy sistrum (rattle)
The sistrum rattle was used in temple ceremonies. The lower section of this sistrim is decorated with the head of Hathor.
Depth: 3 cm
Height: 24 cm
Width: 4.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1932) by Whyte, Edward Towry
100 - 200
bronze Copper alloy
Accession number: E.376.1932
Primary reference Number: 53122
Oldadmincategory: MW
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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