BRSMG ยท H1086

Sistrum

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Description

Part of a bronze sistrum (musical instrument). It shows two moulded depictions of Hathor as a woman with a long wig, back to back in the centre of the piece. On her head is a three pronged implement (one is broken), and below is part of the fluted handle.

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