Greek, Lead Sling Bullet

Mid. 4th century BC, lead sling-bullet. Scorpion on one side, and on the other, KALA. It is most likely the genitive form of the name Kala, a general under Alexander the Great who was later appointed satrap of Phrygia. It's also been suggested that "KALA" here is used as an insult, as if saying "pretty boy" or "girly man" today.

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Date added:	Oct 26, 2013
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Jay GT4

[Oct 27, 2013 at 12:44 AM]

Awesome piece!

Lloyd

[Oct 27, 2013 at 06:00 AM]

Fantastic piece! Are you sure Kala doesn't mean "screw you", or something similar? Laughing

superflex

[Oct 27, 2013 at 06:11 AM]

One thing is for sure, you wouldn't be 'Kala' if that hit you in the head hard enough Laughing

Lloyd

[Oct 27, 2013 at 07:24 AM]

Maybe KALA is what you are inclined to yell out very loudly when hit in the head by it? Laughing

superflex

[Oct 27, 2013 at 10:00 PM]

Molinari

[Oct 28, 2013 at 02:50 PM]

Thanks for the comments. I'll have to weigh it because it feels remarkably heavy and would do some serious damage Shocked

Taras

[Jun 16, 2015 at 06:01 PM]

Impressive! It's still visible the point of impact.

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