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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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9th-11th century AD. A substantial hollow ceramic vessel, biconical in shape, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; the shoulder with circumferential bands of geometric motifs; wide circular rim enclosing the narrow mouth. Cf. Arendt, W. I., 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. 1.1kg, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). Ex private Surrey collection since 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, date 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [No Reserve]

Condition

Fine condition, nozzle chipped.

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Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade

Name: Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade
SKU: 101724779
Price: 200 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £80 - £100

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