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Sistrum

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Bronze sistrum, used as musical instrument in religious or cultual ceremonies. This piece has three holes in the upper part, where three rods were inserted horizontally. It was found in Italy, showing the great influence and dissemination of Oriental cults all over the Mediterranean.

Present location

MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO NACIONAL [21/007] MADRID

Inventory number

9660

Dating

GRAECO-ROMAN PERIOD

Archaeological Site

OUTSIDE EGYPT

Category

SISTRUM

Material

BRONZE

Technique

CASTING; SOLDERED

Height

19.5 cm

Width

10 cm

Depth

1.3 cm

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