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Sistrum

Fragment of green glazed steatite naos sistrum; double-sided Hathor heads, intact on one edge where they are divided by a papyrus in relief with its flower blending in with the head-dress above; square sockets above, one central square socket at neck which is circular and has three ridges; glaze patchy; naos missing

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    Petrie Museum
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  • Repository:Petrie Museum
  • Measurements:length: 5.5 cms. width: 4.5 cms