Egyptian Sistrum earrings
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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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