Musical InstrumentsIdiophone-Concussion1580–1090 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Castanets (clappers) |
| Medium | Wood |
| Dimensions | a) L. 4 5/3 x W. 1 5/16 in. (11.7 x 3.3 cm) 4-3/4 in.; b) L. 5 x 1 7/16 in. (12.7 x 3.6 cm) |
| Classification | Idiophone-Concussion |
| Department | Musical Instruments |
| Date | 1580–1090 B.C. |
| Credit Line | The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Egyptian |
| Date Range | 1580 BC – 1090 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 502442