Egyptian Sistrums

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published on 07 April 2021
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Four Egyptian copper alloy/faience sistrums (musical rattles) depicting goddesses (Hathor and Isis). Late Period of ancient Egypt or Ptolemaic Period.

National Archaeological Museum, Athens.

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Mark Cartwright
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.

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