ITEM: Sling bullet with Thunderbolt
MATERIAL: Lead
CULTURE: Greek
PERIOD: 4th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 16 mm x 31 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Emeritus collection (USA), collected from the 1950’s to the 1980’s by a distinguished university professor who served as Department head, Dean and Vice President of a major university.
PARALLEL: L. TUCK, S., Ouch! Inscribed Greek sling bullets in Missouri, p. 25, Fig. 5

Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the amount of the sale, this amount will be added to the final invoice.

Greek slingshots, also known as ""sphairai"" in Greek, were simple yet effective projectile weapons used by ancient Greek warriors for hunting, warfare, and sport. These slingshots consisted of a pouch or cup made of leather or fabric attached to two cords or straps. The user would place a projectile, typically a small stone or lead bullet, into the pouch, then swing the slingshot overhead and release one end of the cords, propelling the projectile forward with great force and accuracy.

Greek slingshots were versatile weapons that offered several advantages on the battlefield. They were lightweight and easy to carry, allowing warriors to carry multiple projectiles and reload quickly during combat. Additionally, slingshots had a longer range compared to other handheld weapons such as spears or javelins, enabling warriors to engage enemy forces from a distance while remaining relatively safe themselves. The speed and accuracy of slingshot projectiles made them effective for harassing enemy troops, disrupting formations, and targeting individual adversaries.

In addition to their military use, Greek slingshots were also employed for hunting small game and for sport and recreation. Young boys in ancient Greece often practiced with slingshots as part of their physical training and education in warfare. Slingshot competitions were also held at festivals and athletic events, where participants would compete to demonstrate their skill and accuracy in launching projectiles at targets.

Good condition

1.6 x 3.1 cm