Egyptian Royal Sistrum Handle for Nectanebo I

Late Period, 30th Dynasty, circa 4th Century B.C. Of cylindrical form, the hieroglyphs inlaid with dark blue glazed composition, with the cartouche of Nectanebo I, five vertical lines of text, a votive offering naming the goddess 'Hathor of Atfih (Aphroditopolis) in Middle Egypt...dedicated by a scribe of the treasury, priest..., son of Wahibre', with three encircling grooves around the base. Condition  Good preservation of inscription, allowing for clear visibility of the hieroglyphic signs;  losses to the edges as seen. Size 3 1/8 inch high + custom mount (8 cm)  Provenance: Private New York city Egyptologist collection acquired from Bonham’s London, 26 April 2007, New Bond Street  lot 441.