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Greek Slingshot with Snake

Greek Slingshot with Snake

Greek Slingshot with Snake

Greek Slingshot with Snake

Greek Slingshot with Snake

Greek Slingshot with Snake

Greek Slingshot with Snake

Greek Slingshot with Snake

Greek Slingshot with Snake

Greek Slingshot with Snake

Greek Slingshot with Snake

Greek Slingshot with Snake

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LOT 1500

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.

CONDITION

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LOT 1500

Greek Slingshot with Snake

Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)

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