Clapper
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
Hathor, one of the most important Egyptian goddesses, was associated with fertility and childbearing. Carved versions of her head, with its distinctive cow ears, were often used as protective amulets. This example formed part of a magical device used either as a wand, to ward off evil spirits, or as one of a pair of musical clappers.
MEDIUM
Ivory, pigment
DATES
ca. 1539–1292 B.C.E.
DYNASTY
Dynasty 18
PERIOD
New Kingdom
ACCESSION NUMBER
14.614
CREDIT LINE
Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Small fragmentary portion of ivory clapper ending in a human hand below which is Head of Hathor.
Condition: Preserved portion extremely fragmentary. Traces of red pigment in face of Hathor; good workmanship.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Clapper, ca. 1539–1292 B.C.E. Ivory, pigment, 1 5/16 x 5 5/16 in. (3.3 x 13.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund
, 14.614. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 14.614_PS9.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 14.614_PS9.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2018
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