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LOT 1882
Greek Lead Slingshot Group
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1 - 1 1/2 in. (87 grams total, 27-37 mm).
Comprising three lentoid-section bullets. [3, No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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