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Sistrum

Sistrum made of wood consisting of a rod-like handle surmounted by a Hathor-head capital and pylon containing the copper rattles: Ancient Egyptian, Late Middle Kingdom to early New Kingdom

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    Late Middle Kingdom to Early New Kingdom
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    National Museums Scotland
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  • Place of production:
    Egypt
  • Culture:Ancient Egyptian
  • Period:Late Middle Kingdom to Early New Kingdom
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  • Repository:National Museums Scotland
  • Measurements:Overall: Height 205; Overall: Width 29; Overall: Depth 17mm