Head of Hathor from a votive sistrum
Fragment from a votive sacred rattle or 'sistrum' in faience, moulded on both sides as a female face with cow ears, denoting the goddess Hathor. The Hathor head formed the point between handle and loop of many sistra, as the instruments used to provide rhythmic accompaniment in temple ritual. Models in faience were placed as votive offerings in temples, and are often of high quality, as in this New Kingdom example from the principal Theban shrine of Hathor.
Present location NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND [30/002] DUBLIN
Inventory number 1901:787
Dating 18TH DYNASTY
Archaeological Site DEIR EL-BAHARI
Category SISTRUM
Material FAIENCE
Technique PRESSED IN A FORM/MODEL
Height 5.5 cm
Width 5.5 cm
Depth 2.5 cm
Bibliography
Margaret Murray, National Museum of Science and Art, General Guide III. Egyptian Antiquities, Dublin 1910, p. 31.
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