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Fragment of sistrum in the form of a naos: with a slight batter. There are three holes at each side for the rods; there is an uraeus at the base of the naos, both front and back. There are nine uraei on both the front and back of the capital. The double Hathor head has a straight-ended wig and a floral necklace with seven chains. There are two lateral uraei, each crowned with a sun disc. There is a hole below for a handle.

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