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Sistrum

Green glazed head of Hathor, double sided, from a sistrum, with eyes of obsidian(?) and limestone set in copper frames; cartouche on the forehead. Four mortice holes on upper surface, an angled drill hole above each each ear, round hole in lower surf

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    Eton College
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    Egypt
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  • Inscriptions:(1) Live the king of Upper and Lower Egypt Kheperkare living forever; (2) Live the good god lord of the two lands Sesostris like Re forever
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  • Repository:Eton College
  • Measurements:Height: 6.2cm. Width: 7.0cm