Illustration
Four Egyptian sistrums (musical rattles) depicting goddesses (Hathor and Isis). Late Egyptian-Ptolemaic period. Copper alloy/faience. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)
About the Author
Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
Related Images
Image
Egyptian Bronze Sistrum
Egyptian bronze sistrum. Late Period, 664-332 BCE. Thebes, Egypt...
Image
Ancient Greek Sistrum
A modern reconstruction of the ancient Greek musical instrument...
Image
Ancient Egyptian Sistrum
Bronze Sistrum (rhythm instrument) with handle in the shape of...
Image
Ancient Greek Kithara
A reconstruction of the ancient Greek stringed instrument. It was...
Image
Ancient Greek Forminx
A reconstruction of the forminx, a stringed instrument which was...
Image
Ancient Greek Clapper
A reconstruction of the clapper (Krotala), an ancient percussion...
Cite This Work
APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2021, April 07). Egyptian Sistrums. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13811/egyptian-sistrums/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Egyptian Sistrums." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 07, 2021. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13811/egyptian-sistrums/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Egyptian Sistrums." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 07 Apr 2021. Web. 25 Apr 2024.
