The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 2346:
Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade
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Start price:
£
90
Estimated price :
$200 - $300
Buyer's Premium: 30%
VAT: 8.875%
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Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade
9th-11th century AD
A large hollow conical ceramic vessel, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; the body decorated with ribbed lines, three raised bosses to the shoulder, tiered neck and base. 565 grams, 15cm (6"). Fine condition. A rare type.
Provenance
From an important English collection; acquired in the 1990s.
Literature
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.
