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Liana Miate
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published on 19 May 2017
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Egyptian Bronze Sistrum

Egyptian bronze sistrum. Late Period, 664-332 BCE. Thebes, Egypt. From The British Museum, (photo taken at The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia)

This sistrum is decorated with incised scenes, including the goddess Hathor with bovine ears. Such instruments were used by female musicians to accompany temple rituals.

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About the Author

Liana Miate
Liana Miate
Liana is the Social Media Editor for Ancient History Encyclopedia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in ancient Greece, Rome & Late Antiquity. She is particularly passionate about Rome and Greece, and anything to do with mythology or women.

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, L. M. (2017, May 19). Egyptian Bronze Sistrum. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/6671/

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, Liana M. "Egyptian Bronze Sistrum." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 19, 2017. https://www.ancient.eu/image/6671/.

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, Liana M. "Egyptian Bronze Sistrum." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 19 May 2017. Web. 10 Apr 2020.

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