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 |