Byzantine Ceramic grenade - 140 mm (No reserve price)

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Byzantine ceramic grenade, hand grenade depiction, dating to around 1000 BC, with dimensions 140 mm height, 100 mm width and 100 mm depth, made of ceramic and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from a private collection acquired in the United Kingdom in 1980.

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Rare Byzantine ceramic grenade, also known as Greek fire. Dating: approximately 800 to 1000 BC. This object comes with a certificate of authenticity. A unique piece of history!

Rare Byzantine ceramic grenade, also known as Greek fire. Dating: approximately 800 to 1000 BC. This object comes with a certificate of authenticity. A unique piece of history!

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Culture
Byzantine
Century/ Timeframe
1000bc
Name of object
grenade
Acquired from
Auction house
Subject/Depiction
hand grenade
Year acquired
2020
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
140 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
100 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Depth
100 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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Private

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