Weapons and Ammunition

Sling Bullet

Classification

Weapons and Ammunition

Technique

Cast

Medium

Lead

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

Overall: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)

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