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Castanet

Description

Hand-shaped clapper probably made of hippo ivory: Ancient Egyptian, New Kingdom, c.1295-1069 BC

Museum reference

A.1952.184

Collection

Object name

Production information

Egypt, Northern Africa

Date

New Kingdom, Ancient Egyptian

Style / Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Materials

Collection place(s)

Egypt, Northern Africa

Exhibitions

Ancient Egypt Rediscovered (08 Feb 2019)
National Museum of Scotland
Egyptian Gallery, 2003 - 2008 (2003 - 2008)
Royal Scottish Museum
Ancient Egypt (29 Jul 2011)
National Museum of Scotland

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world cultures, ancient egypt rediscovered

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Chowrie

Chowrie or flywhisk made of a yak's tail with wooden handle inserted, used by travellers: Tibet

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