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Sistrum

Base fragment of faience sistrum handle; incised lines around circumference forming ridges above flat base, lower part of incised cartouches between vertical lines on each flattened side of shaft; on one side the lower part of the name of Psamtek, ib and on both sides 'given life eternally'; glaze once green now faded

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    Petrie Museum
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  • Repository:Petrie Museum
  • Measurements:length: 5.0 cms. width: 3.1 cms