Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade 9th-11th century AD A ceramic piriform vessel with domed top and conical base, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade; band of stamped X-pattern to the shoulder, short neck with narrow aperture on a raised base. 850 grams, 15.5cm (6"). Fine condition. Provenance From the property of a London gentleman; formerly in an important collection of warfare artifacts; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato
Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade 9th-11th century AD A ceramic piriform vessel with domed top and conical base, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade; band of stamped X-pattern to the shoulder, short neck with narrow aperture on a raised base. 850 grams, 15.5cm (6"). Fine condition. Provenance From the property of a London gentleman; formerly in an important collection of warfare artifacts; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato
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