GREEK SLINGSHOT WITH SNAKE

拍品描述

4th-1st century B.C. Lentoid in form with raised figure of a coiled snake to one face, possible legend to reverse. Cf. Manov, M., Torbov, N. Inscribed Lead Sling Bullets with the name of Alexander the Great and with other Names and Symbols found in Thrace in Archaeologia Bulgarica XX, 2 (2016), pp.29-43, fig.14, for a shot with a similar symbol. 31.2 grams, 31 mm (1 1/4 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Private collection, Austria. Private collection, Europe. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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