Copper alloy sistrum (rattle): E.376.1932

Current Location: Gallery 19

Titles

Copper alloy sistrum (rattle)

Entities

Sistrum

Description

The sistrum rattle was used in temple ceremonies. The lower section of this sistrim is decorated with the head of Hathor.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 3 cm
Height: 24 cm
Width: 4.5 cm

Find spot

Egypt

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1932) by Whyte, Edward Towry

Dating

100 - 200

Materials used in production

bronze Copper alloy

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.376.1932
Primary reference Number: 53122
Oldadmincategory: MW
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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