Bronze cymbal
Egyptian
Roman Imperial Period
30 B.C.–A.D 364
Findspot: Egypt, Tell Nabasha
Dimensions
Overall: 5.7 x 0.7 cm (2 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Accession Number
87.465
Medium or Technique
Bronze
Not On View
Collections
Musical Instruments, The Ancient World
Classifications
Irregular bronze disc; damaged; heavily incrusted. Similar to 87.464.
Provenance
From 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)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription