Accession No
1923.242.1
Description
Lead slingshot, with a raised inscription on one side reading 'ΔIΠOΔΩΡOΣ' ('DIPODWROS'). Pointed oval shaped in profile, and almost circular in cross-section. Seam lines along the sides.
Place
?Europe; ?Southern Europe; ?Greece
Period
?5th century BC
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.242.1
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Lead
Local Term
Measurements
17mm x 30mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Accession register description for 1923.242[.1-2]: '2 oval leaden slinged bullets, inscribed.'
Event Date 1923
Author: Lizzy Peneycad
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card description for 1923.242[.1-2]: 'Two oval leaden sling bullets, inscribed; DIPODWRO V(a reversed B)ALLE (in Greek characters).'
Event Date 1923
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Lead slingshot, with a raised inscription on one side reading 'ΔIΠOΔΩΡOΣ' ('DIPODWROS'). Pointed oval shaped in profile, and almost circular in cross-section. Seam lines along the sides.
Event Date 15/3/2024
Author: Lizzy Peneycad
FM:49620
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