ECM.1588-2010
Parts
Object number
ECM.1588-2010
Object type
Identification
Description
sistrum fragment - inscription
Other number
634
Description
Dimensions
Height: 6.2cm
Width: 7.0cm
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
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
History and association
Associated person
Field collection
Collection place
Egypt
