9. The Musicians
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"The Musicians"

The performance and creation of music was an advanced and highly honoured art form in Ancient Egypt. No banquet would have been complete without its skilled musicians. In this painting they are playing double flute, harp and lute.

Sistrum - sesheshet

The Sistrum or sesheshet was a ceremonial instrument that had two distinct forms - click on the icon to find out more.

The Musicians - © Vivienne Morgan

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