BAKIT
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BAKIT Ancient Egyptian harpist and songstress at the time of Thutmosis III (1504 to 1450 B.C.) of the XVIII dynasty, New Kingdom. She is portrayed on the grave of Amenemhet, in the Theban necropolis (grave 82) together with other musicians; a man playing a long-necked three-stringed lute and a woman playing a double oboe. Bakit is shown playing a light shoulder eight-stringed harp in the shape of a ladle, which was particularly popular at the beginning of the New Kingdom. Photo: Cairo Museum…