Arched Sistrum
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Arched Sistrum

TitleArched Sistrum
Date380–343 BCE 3rd century BCE
Mediumbronze, hollow cast
ClassificationTools and Equipment
OriginEgypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasty 30 Egypt
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineArched Sistrum, 380–343 BCE. Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasty 30. Bronze, hollow cast; overall: 21.4 x 5.3 cm (8 7/16 x 2 1/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust, 1920.1990
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Arched Sistrum” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 380–343 BCE. It is executed in bronze, hollow cast and classified as tools and equipment. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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