Roman Lead Sling Bullet (Glans) flintblade beginning with a mass of

beginning with a mass of clay that is shaped and expanded

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With its warm earthen patina acquired over centuries

It wears a lapped wig

along with Bohemian and Dutch factories

Roman Lead Sling Bullet (Glans) flintblade beginning with a mass ofRoman Republic, c. 200100 BC A fascinating and evocative artifact from the battlefield of antiquityan original cast lead sling bullet (glans), used by Roman or allied forces during the late Republican period. Cast in a roughly ellipsoidal form, this aerodynamic projectile is designed for maximum velocity and impact. Its small size and leaden composition made it especially difficult to detect in flight and deadly in skilled hands. The Latin term