Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade 9th-11th century AD A 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 with impressed annulets and teardrop-shaped lugs; short neck with domed top. 1.1 kg, 15.5cm (6"). Fine condition. Provenance Ex North London gentleman; formerly in a 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 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 with impressed annulets and teardrop-shaped lugs; short neck with domed top. 1.1 kg, 15.5cm (6"). Fine condition. Provenance Ex North London gentleman; formerly in a important collection of warfare artifacts; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato
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