LOT 468 Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade
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10th-12th century AD. A hollow-formed biconical grey ceramic vessel with conical rim to the mouth, vertical raised bosses to the body Cf. Arendt, W. Irene 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. 885 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 2000. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
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