Clapper ca. 1900–1800 Middle Kingdom Clappers are among the earliest percussion instruments in ancient Egypt. This clapper is shaped like a forearm and hand; a bracelet adorns the wrist. Clappers were used in all activities featuring music or singing, such as banquets, funerary processions, and Clapper. ca. 1900–1800 Ivory. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of the tomb of Senwosret (758), Pit 555, north chamber, MMA excavations, 1907–08. Dynasty 12, mid–late

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