Person depicted: Isis (Egyptian and Roman deity) / Function: 5.4 Secular and Religious Musical Instruments - 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.