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Castanet

Description

Wooden clapper in the shape of an arm and outstretched hand: Ancient Egyptian, probably New Kingdom, c.1295-1069 BC

Museum reference

A.1953.325

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Castanet

Production information

Egypt, Northern Africa

Date

New Kingdom, Ancient Egyptian

Style / Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Materials

Wood

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

On display

national museum of scotland »
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world cultures, ancient egypt rediscovered

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