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LOT 1503

Greek Macedonian Lead Impacted Slingshot

4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.

1 in. (26.6 grams, 25 mm).

Lentoid type with one end deformed on impact; raised legend '[.]MEP' to one face and 'NA[..]' to the other. [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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LOT 1503

Greek Macedonian Lead Impacted Slingshot

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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