Three Roman Lead Slingshot Bullets
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gathering of 3 cast-lead sling bullets that were hurled at high velocity towards their targets. Each diamond-shaped bullet could inflict serious damage upon impact, so trained fighters could wield the sling with deadly accuracy. Size of largest: 1.5" L x 0.8" W x 0.7" H (3.8 cm x 2 cm x 1.8 cm)
Provenance: ex-private St. Louis, Missouri, USA collection, acquired from Arte Antico Auction, New York, USA
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#179329
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gathering of 3 cast-lead sling bullets that were hurled at high velocity towards their targets. Each diamond-shaped bullet could inflict serious damage upon impact, so trained fighters could wield the sling with deadly accuracy. Size of largest: 1.5" L x 0.8" W x 0.7" H (3.8 cm x 2 cm x 1.8 cm)
Provenance: ex-private St. Louis, Missouri, USA collection, acquired from Arte Antico Auction, New York, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#179329
Condition
All with expected earthen deposits, with a gash to the side of one bullet, otherwise all are intact and very good. Nice weight to each bullet!
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Three Roman Lead Slingshot Bullets
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