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Rare Bladed Sling Bullets from Cyprus

Most bladed types were cast in solid bronze (center) with 2 thin beaks. The rarest type is made of a pre-finished bronze core around which lead was cast to form the body. The craftsmanship in these deadly bullets, versus the cheap lead ones, suggests they may have been made for elite sling-marksmen.

Rare Bladed Sling Bullets from Cyprus
Plumbata, Aug 24, 2018
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    European and Classical Antiquities
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