BYZANTINE POTTERY "GREEK FIRE" GRENADE

Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. mid-12th century CE. A molded ceramic grenade, used for holding the famed "Greek fire". The grenade has a seashell-like shape, with a hole near the top for inserting c

Ca. 900–1100 AD. Byzantine. A cream-coloured “Greek fire” grenade comprising a domed lid, a pointed base, and an elongated globular body decorated with ribbed vertical decoration an

Ca. 900–1100 AD. Byzantine. A cream-coloured “Greek fire” grenade comprising a domed lid, a pointed base, and a globular body decorated with vertical grooves running from the should

ca. 900–1100 AD. Byzantine. A hefty, mould-formed pottery hand grenade with an acorn-shaped body, a rounded shoulder, and a narrow mouth. The body is textured with a series of concentric rings. Gren

Ca. 800-1000 AD.A ceramic grenade also referred to as 'Greek Fire'. This hollow ceramic vessel consists of an elongated bi-conical body, with a short neck and a domed rim. The body is decorated with m

Ca. AD 800-1000.A ceramic grenade also referred to as 'Greek Fire'. This hollow ceramic vessel consists of an elongated bi-conical body, with a short neck and a pronounced rim. The body is decorated w

Ca. 800-1000 AD.A ceramic grenade, also referred to as 'Greek Fire’, decorated with grooves and circles, The vessel was used for naval fire warfare in Byzantine military tactics. Size: L:110mm

Ca. AD 800-1000.A Byzantine ceramic hand grenade, also referred to as 'Greek Fire’, with a hollow bulbous body and a pointed base. A short neck with thick rim to the top; a geometric motif composed

Ca. AD 800-1000.A Byzantine ceramic hand grenade, also referred to as 'Greek Fire’, with a hollow bulbous body and a pointed base. A short neck with thick rim to the top; a geometric motif composed

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 sha

ca. 900–1100 AD. Byzantine. A hefty, mold-formed pottery hand grenade with an acorn-shaped body, a rounded shoulder, and a narrow mouth. The body is textured with a series of concentric rings. Grena

This hollow piece of bulbous shaped pottery is decorated with groups of incised concentric circles around the top and bottom, as well as a raised band at the base of the tapered neck and a thick, ever

Two 12-14th century Byzantine 'Greek Fire' grey pottery vessel used as a 'fire bomb or hand grenade'. Size 10-12cm length (2)

Ca. 900-1200 AD A hefty, mold-formed pottery hand grenade with a piriform body, a rounded shoulder, and a narrow mouth. The exterior body is decorated with four panels of closely spaced stamped circle

Ca. 900-1200 AD A hefty, mold-formed pottery hand grenade with a piriform body, a rounded shoulder, and a narrow mouth. The exterior body is decorated with seven panels of closely spaced stamped circl

Ca. 900-1100 AD A hefty, mold-formed pottery hand grenade with an acorn-shaped body, a rounded shoulder, and a narrow mouth. Grenades like this were meant to hold the famed and highly combustible subs

**First Time At Auction**Byzantine Empire, ca. 8th century CE. A round pottery ball with a flattened shoulder and projecting, rimmed spout. It was made to be filled with Greek fire, the infamous flamm

Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Hand Grenade or Fire Bomb Circa 9th - 11th c. AD A hollow ceramic vessel with a thick conical nozzle, piriform body and conical base.This item includes one lifetime authenticity

9th-11th century AD. A hollow-formed onion-shaped ceramic vessel with raised dome and central hole to the top, bands of stamped leaf motifs to the body, conical base. 478 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). Prope

Ca. 800-1000 AD A ceramic grenade, also referred to as a 'Greek Fire'. This hollow vessel has a piriform body, with a short neck and a domed rim. The midsection of the body is decorated with a concave

Ca. 900-1200 AD A Byzantine hand grenade composed of a globular greyish vessel with a short neck, flaring shoulders, and a pointed base.Vessels such as this example are frequently interpreted as an ea

Ca. 800-1000 AD A ceramic grenade, also referred to as "Greek Fire". This hollow vessel has a piriform body with a short neck and a domed rim. It was intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a

9th-11th century AD. A hollow ceramic vessel, piriform in profile, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; incised line above the point, the wide circular r

Ca. 900-1200 AD A Byzantine hand grenade composed of a globular greyish vessel with a short neck, flaring shoulders, and a pointed base.Vessels such as this example are frequently interpreted as an ea