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LOT 1477

Greek Slingshot with Snake

4TH-1ST CENTURY B.C.

1 1/4 in. (31.2 grams, 31 mm).

Lentoid in form with raised figure of a coiled snake to one face, possible legend to reverse.

Provenance

Private collection, Austria.
Private collection, Europe.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1477

Greek Slingshot with Snake

Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)

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