Accession No

1996.112


Description

Silver sistrum. Rectangular frame, both sides are made from open-work pattern, the bottom has a cylindrical open-work handle. The top bar is decorated with a central truncated cross. Two silver bars run across the centre of the frame, both with three silver discs.


Place

Africa; East Africa; Ethiopia


Period


Source

Phillipson, David Walter (Professor) [collector and donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1996.112


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Silver


Local Term


Measurements

215mm


Events

Description (Physical description)
Sistrum.
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Silver sistrum. Rectangular frame, both sides are made from open-work pattern, the bottom has a cylindrical open-work handle. The top bar is decorated with a central truncated cross. Two silver bars run across the centre of the frame, both with three silver discs.
Event Date 17/2/2022
Author: Louise Puckett


FM:130450

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