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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