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<em>Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat</em>, 332–30 B.C.E. Bronze, 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.585E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.585E_PS9.jpg)
Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat, 332–30 B.C.E. Bronze, 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.585E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.585E_PS9.jpg)
<em>Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat</em>, 332–30 B.C.E. Bronze, 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.585E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.585E_PS9.jpg)

Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat, 332–30 B.C.E. Bronze, 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.585E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.585E_PS9.jpg)

<em>Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat</em>, 332–30 B.C.E. Bronze, 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.585E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.585E_view1.jpg)

Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat, 332–30 B.C.E. Bronze, 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.585E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.585E_view1.jpg)

<em>Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat</em>, 332–30 B.C.E. Bronze, 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.585E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.585E_NegID_37.573E_GRPA_print_cropped_bw.jpg)

Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat, 332–30 B.C.E. Bronze, 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.585E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.585E_NegID_37.573E_GRPA_print_cropped_bw.jpg)

<em>Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat</em>, 332–30 B.C.E. Bronze, 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.585E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.585E_view3.jpg)

Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat, 332–30 B.C.E. Bronze, 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.585E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.585E_view3.jpg)

<em>Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat</em>, 332–30 B.C.E. Bronze, 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.585E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.585E_view2.jpg)

Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat, 332–30 B.C.E. Bronze, 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.585E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.585E_view2.jpg)

<em>Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat</em>, 332–30 B.C.E. Bronze, 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.585E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.573E_37.585E_37.1589E_GrpA_SL4.jpg)

Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat, 332–30 B.C.E. Bronze, 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.585E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.573E_37.585E_37.1589E_GrpA_SL4.jpg)

<em>Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat</em>, 332–30 B.C.E. Bronze, 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.585E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.573E_37.585E_37.1589E_NegID_37.573E_GRPA_print_bw.jpg)

Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat, 332–30 B.C.E. Bronze, 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.585E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.573E_37.585E_37.1589E_NegID_37.573E_GRPA_print_bw.jpg)

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Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

MEDIUM Bronze
  • Place Made: Egypt
    • DATES 332–30 B.C.E.
    PERIOD Ptolemaic Period
    DIMENSIONS 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm) mount (Divine Felines installed dims 2015 when mounted): 12 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (30.5 x 5.7 x 3.2 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 37.585E
    CREDIT LINE Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Upper part of a bronze sistrum. Preserved are the top of the handle and the loop of metal which it supports. The loop is pierced with three pairs of holes. On top of the handle is a small cat. Condition: Loop broken on one side near join with handle. Green corrosion near bottom. Numerous pits and scratches.
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    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat, 332–30 B.C.E. Bronze, 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.585E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.585E_PS9.jpg)
    IMAGE overall, 37.585E_PS9.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2015
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    <em>Upper Part of a Sistrum with a Cat</em>, 332–30 B.C.E. Bronze, 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.585E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.585E_PS9.jpg)

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    sistrum
    cat
    handle
    bronze
    Late Period
    Egypt
    New York Historic Society Collection
    Egyptian
    new york historical society collection
    sistra
    Dynastic Period
    Musical instrument

    TAGS

    sistrum
    cat
    handle
    bronze
    Late Period
    Egypt
    New York Historic Society Collection
    Egyptian
    new york historical society collection
    sistra
    Dynastic Period
    Musical instrument

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