Object class: Indirectly struck idiophones / Materials: Brass (alloy) / Accession number: Acc.1274 - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Sistrum, accession number 5-1500, described as Sistrum (rattle) of cast brass. Hollow handle, openwork design. Probably made by royal silversmiths in Gonder. Remarks: used by the clergy today, and thousands of years ago, in the worship of Isis.