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BYZANTINE POTTERY "GREEK FIRE" GRENADE

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Ca. 800-1000 AD.A ceramic grenade, also referred to as 'Greek Fireâ€™, decorated with grooves and circles, The vessel was used for naval fire warfare in Byzantine military tactics. Size: L:110mm / W:80mm ; 460g Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection; formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.

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BYZANTINE POTTERY "GREEK FIRE" GRENADE

Name: BYZANTINE POTTERY \"GREEK FIRE\" GRENADE
SKU: 163213377
Price: 160 GBP
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