Upper Part of Sistrum
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Object Label
A sistrum is a musical instrument similar to a rattle. Sistra were played by priests and priestesses during funerals and other religious rituals. However, this example, made from faience, would not have been played in this world. Rather, it was placed in the tomb for use in the afterlife.
Caption
Upper Part of Sistrum, 664–525 B.C.E. or later. Faience, 8 1/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 1/4 in. (20.5 x 4.9 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.321E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Title
Upper Part of Sistrum
Date
664–525 B.C.E. or later
Dynasty
Dynasty 26, or later
Period
Late Period
Geography
Place made: Egypt
Medium
Faience
Classification
Dimensions
8 1/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 1/4 in. (20.5 x 4.9 x 3.2 cm)
Credit Line
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Accession Number
37.321E
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