No. 37544869

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Ancient Roman Terracotta - Collection of 20 Roman Military slingshots (sling bullets)  - (20)
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Ancient Roman Terracotta - Collection of 20 Roman Military slingshots (sling bullets) - (20)

Collection of 20 various types of Roman Military slingshot or sling-bullets, made from terracotta / fired clay and stone. Slingshots were hurled by the soldiers from a small pouch between two lengths of cord. It was a simple, inexpensive but very effective weapon. Sizes range 17,4 - 50 mm Weight per piece range: 7,27 - 90,65 g Condition: good condition, some show signs of being used. See images for own impression. Shipping: registered and insured parcel. A Certificate of Authenticity (pdf-document by AntiqueShopping) is available upon request. Purchased by the current owner from a Dutch private collection (P.S., the Netherlands). The seller guarantees this piece is acquired in a legal manner. Related documents seen by Catawiki. All shipments outside the EU must be accompanied by an export licence, this will be arranged by the seller. The buyers must take account of a 3-6 weeks waiting period for the licence plus additional processing time by their country’s Customs department.

No. 37544869

Sold
Ancient Roman Terracotta - Collection of 20 Roman Military slingshots (sling bullets)  - (20)

Ancient Roman Terracotta - Collection of 20 Roman Military slingshots (sling bullets) - (20)

Collection of 20 various types of Roman Military slingshot or sling-bullets, made from terracotta / fired clay and stone.

Slingshots were hurled by the soldiers from a small pouch between two lengths of cord. It was a simple, inexpensive but very effective weapon.

Sizes range 17,4 - 50 mm
Weight per piece range: 7,27 - 90,65 g

Condition: good condition, some show signs of being used. See images for own impression.

Shipping: registered and insured parcel.
A Certificate of Authenticity (pdf-document by AntiqueShopping) is available upon request.

Purchased by the current owner from a Dutch private collection (P.S., the Netherlands).
The seller guarantees this piece is acquired in a legal manner. Related documents seen by Catawiki.

All shipments outside the EU must be accompanied by an export licence, this will be arranged by the seller. The buyers must take account of a 3-6 weeks waiting period for the licence plus additional processing time by their country’s Customs department.

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