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Bronze cymbal
Egyptian
Roman Imperial Period
30 B.C.–A.D 364
Findspot: Egypt, Tell Nabasha
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 5.7 x 0.5 cm (2 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number87.464
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ClassificationsMusical instruments – Idiophones
DescriptionIrregular bronze disc; damaged; heavily incrusted.
ProvenanceFrom Tell Nabasha. 1886, excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; presented to the MFA at EEF fifth annual general meeting; sent over June 24, 1887. (Accession date: June 24, 1887)