Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Hand Grenade
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10th-12th century AD. A ceramic biconvex vessel with thick nozzle, raised shoulder. Cf. Arendt, W.Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p. 42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 634 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [No Reserve]
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Fine condition.
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Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Hand Grenade
Estimate £80 - £100
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