ECM.1588-2010

Parts

Object number

ECM.1588-2010

Object type

Musical instrument

Identification

Description

sistrum fragment - inscription

Other number

634

Description

Dimensions

Height: 6.2cm
Width: 7.0cm

Inscription

(1) Live the king of Upper and Lower Egypt Kheperkare living forever; (2) Live the good god lord of the two lands Sesostris like Re forever

Material

Stone
steatite
obsidian (?)
limestone
metal
bronze

Physical description

Green glazed head of Hathor, double sided, from a sistrum, with eyes of obsidian(?) and limestone set in copper frames; cartouche on the forehead. Four mortice holes on upper surface, an angled drill hole above each each ear, round hole in lower surf