Reproduction Sistrum
1916.07.0013
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Reproduction Sistrum (1916.07.0013) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location |
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| Period/Date | Early Roman Empire, Before 79 CE |
| Culture | Roman |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 21.4 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 11.7 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 3.2 cm |
| Weight | 579 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Metal--Bronze |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast, Forging--Cold |
| Munsell Color Information | Black (N 2.25/ 3.8% R) -body Moderate Yellow Green (7.5GY 5/4) -discolorations Very Pale Green (5G 8/2) -discolorations |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | The sistrum is an ancient percussion instrument played like a rattle and consisting of a thin frame with numerous metal rods that jingle when shaken. Purchased from Chivrazzi and De Auplis, Naples, 7/16; one of several musical instruments for 350 francs. Li pl. 64 (designation unknown) --Acc. Card, n.d. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Classical Museum Purchase |
| Reproduction | yes |
| Reproduction Information | The original sistrum was excavated at Pompeii. --Acc. Card, n.d. Illustration: J. Chiurazzi & Fils. Fonderie Artistiche Riunite. p. 426. |