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Ancient Roman Lead - Lot of 3 Roman lead slingshots (sling bullets) - (3)
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Ancient Roman Lead - Lot of 3 Roman lead slingshots (sling bullets) - (3)

Three lead slingshot or sling-bullets. Some traces of the original decoration can still be detected. Lead cast slingshots were hurled by the soldiers from a small pouch between two lengths of cord. It was a simple, inexpensive but very effective weapon. Various lengths: 32,3 - 33,8 mm Weight per piece ranges between 29,76 - 35,41 g Condition: good condition, some show signs of being used. See images for own impression. Certificate of Authenticity available upon request (pdf-format). Multiple purchases in the same week can be combined to save on the shipping fees. Shipping: registered and insured parcel. Purchased by the current owner from Belgian collection in 2018. The seller guarantees this piece is acquired in a legal manner. Related documents seen by Catawiki. In case of shipping outside the EU an export licence will be arranged by the seller (legal requirement). This process can take 3-6 weeks.

No. 22341307

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Ancient Roman Lead - Lot of 3 Roman lead slingshots (sling bullets) - (3)

Ancient Roman Lead - Lot of 3 Roman lead slingshots (sling bullets) - (3)

Three lead slingshot or sling-bullets. Some traces of the original decoration can still be detected.

Lead cast slingshots were hurled by the soldiers from a small pouch between two lengths of cord. It was a simple, inexpensive but very effective weapon.

Various lengths: 32,3 - 33,8 mm
Weight per piece ranges between 29,76 - 35,41 g

Condition: good condition, some show signs of being used. See images for own impression.
Certificate of Authenticity available upon request (pdf-format).

Multiple purchases in the same week can be combined to save on the shipping fees.
Shipping: registered and insured parcel.

Purchased by the current owner from Belgian collection in 2018.
The seller guarantees this piece is acquired in a legal manner. Related documents seen by Catawiki.

In case of shipping outside the EU an export licence will be arranged by the seller (legal requirement). This process can take 3-6 weeks.



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