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Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade

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Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade

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Description

9th-11th century AD. A large hollow ceramic vessel with bulbous body and conical base, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; the body decorated with series of concentric ring motifs, short neck with domed top. 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. 604 grams, 13cm (5"). From an important English collection; acquired in the 1990s.

Condition

Fine condition.

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Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade

Name: Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade
SKU: 70986217
Price: 90 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £100 - £140

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Starting Price £90

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