BYZANTINE POTTERY "GREEK FIRE" GRENADE
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Ca. AD 800-1000.A Byzantine ceramic hand grenade, also referred to as 'Greek Fire’, with a hollow bulbous body and a pointed base. A short neck with thick rim to the top; a geometric motif composed of shallow circles and incised triangles decorate the body. The vessel was used for naval fire warfare in Byzantine military tactics. Size: 70mm x 110mm; Weight: 345g Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection; formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.
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BYZANTINE POTTERY "GREEK FIRE" GRENADE
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