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Ancient Byzantine Terracotta "Greek Fire" Hand Grenade

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Ancient Byzantine Terracotta "Greek Fire" Hand Grenade

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Description

Ancient Byzantine Terracotta "Greek Fire" Hand Grenade

Date: 330 - 1453 A.D.

Material: terracotta

Size: 93x77mm; 362.4grams

Obtained from an old British collection, purchased from a private collector in London, acquired between 1960 - 1990.

Ancient Byzantine Terracotta "Greek Fire" Hand Grenade

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