Lot 0332

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 squared body and a pointed base. A short neck with thick rim to the top; a floral decoration and shallow circles on the outer surface. The vessel was used for naval fire warfare in Byzantine military tactics. Size: 80mm x 115mm; Weight: 450g Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection; formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.

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BYZANTINE POTTERY "GREEK FIRE" GRENADE

Name: BYZANTINE POTTERY \"GREEK FIRE\" GRENADE
SKU: 166264858
Price: 110 GBP
Availability: InStock

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