Faience Sistrum Inscribed with the Name of Ptolemy I, Ptolemaic Period, 305–282 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.); W. 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.); D. 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.), Sistra were musical instruments associated especially with the cult of great goddesses, including Hathor, Isis, Bastet, and others. Faience examples bearing a royal name appear to have been temple offerings
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Faience Sistrum Inscribed, Name, Ptolemy I, Ptolemaic Period, 305–282 B.C, Egypt, Faience, H, 26.7 cm, 10 1/2, W, 7.5, 2 15/16, D, 3.7, 1 7/16, Sistra, musical instruments associated, cult, great goddesses, Hathor, Isis, Bastet, examples, bearing, royal name, temple offerings
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