Egyptian Sistrum earrings

     Our earrings were inspired by the Sistrum image, the sacred percussion musical instrument used in the cult of the Ancient Goddess Hathur.  It was shaped in a simple loop, like a closed horse-shoe with loose cross bars of metal above a Hathur head and a long handle.
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, reign of Teti, ca. 2323-2291 B.C.

     24K gold-plate over pewter.   Gold-filled ear wires.  Measure approximately 0.25" x 0.8".


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