Accession No
1923.1363
Description
Brass sistrum. Rectangular frame, both sides are made from floral open-work pattern, the bottom of the frame has a socket for a handle, missing. The top bar is decorated with a central truncated cross. Two wires run across the centre of the frame, one with two brass discs and the other with three.
Place
Africa; East Africa; Ethiopia
Period
Source
Brodie, D. [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1923.1363
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; ?Brass; Steal
Local Term
Measurements
155mm
Events
Context (Acquisition Details)
(bio): Collected and donated by D. Brodie esq.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Brass sistrum with cross on top.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Brass sistrum. Rectangular frame, both sides are made from floral open-work pattern, the bottom of the frame has a socket for a handle, missing. The top bar is decorated with a central truncated cross. Two wires run across the centre of the frame, one with two brass discs and the other with three.
Event Date 17/2/2022
Author: Louise Puckett
FM:105957
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