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Wall Painting: Woman Holding a Sistrum
Description
<p>The woman in this fragmentary painting from a tomb wall has a wig of long, full hair, held in place by a flowered headband and topped with an ointment cone, a perfumed substance placed on wigs that gave off a fragrant aroma as it melted. A lotus blossom adorns the front of the headband. She holds a rattle called a sistrum, which women often played during temple ceremonies. What remains of the inscription suggests that she may have served with the temple staff of the god Amen.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/32.9' rel='external'>Wall Painting: Woman Holding a Sistrum</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Inscriptions (2)
Inscription #1
English description
[Inscription] In black paint on yellow: remains of 4 vertical lines of inscription;
Inscription #2
English description
[Translation] ...(his) sister...the lady...of Amun
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 32.9 tier-2
- Walters-id 18116 tier-2
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