sistrum

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This is a sistrum. It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. A sistrum is a rattle, used by women, priests and priestesses. They often featured the goddess…

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cymbals

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This is a pair of cymbals. They are from Tell Nabasha. Cymbals are a percussion instrument of ancient Egyptian origin. They were used by priestesses and as musical instruments. Today…

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razor

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This is a razor. It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. The Greek historian Herodotus wrote that Egyptian priests on duty in the temple had to wash…

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stela

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This is a painted stela showing a priest (in leopardskin) before the god Re- Harakhty on his throne. It is from a grave in the Ramesseum, in Thebes. Hori is…

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stela

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This is an offering stela for the priest Hor-Sobek. It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. It is probably from Esna. The inscription asks for offerings for…

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