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Ca. 800 - 1200 AD Byzantine hollow ceramic vessel with the barrel-shaped body; domed top and conical base, short neck with narrow slot. Intended to be filled with explosive liquid and used as a hand grenade. Size: L:150mm / W:110mm ; 740g Good Condition. Provenance: Property of a L.P; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1980s;  All Items sold by Pax Romana Auctions come with a professional Certificate of Authenticity.  This item comes with a FREE professional and custom made stand. We make our stands from quality and durable materials - wood and metal. We create them in-house tailored to each single item.


Europe - ca 800 - 1200 A.D. - Ceramic

Byzantine Ceramic Greek Fire Grenade   ca 800 - 1200 A.D.

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