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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.
, L. M. (2017, May 19). Egyptian Bronze Sistrum. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/6671/egyptian-bronze-sistrum/
, Liana M. "Egyptian Bronze Sistrum." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 19, 2017. https://www.ancient.eu/image/6671/egyptian-bronze-sistrum/.
, Liana M. "Egyptian Bronze Sistrum." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 19 May 2017. Web. 11 Apr 2021.
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