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LOT 1556
Greek Macedonian Lead Slingshot
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1 1/4 in. (41.7 grams, 32 mm).
Lentoid type with low-relief legend 'AΓOPOY' . [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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