拜占庭时期 陶瓷 刻有圆圈纹的大手榴弹 (没有保留价)





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一个大型拜占庭时期的陶瓷容器, hollow globular body, slightly tapering to a pointed base. To the top, the vessel rises into a short narrow neck and a small mouth with a thick rim. The shoulders of the vessel is encircled with a sequence of incised circles. Near the base, more incised circles alternate with larger concentric circle motifs. Such an item would have been filled with an explosive liquid known as ‘Greek Fire’ and used as a hand grenade. Minor scratches to the body. Earthy encrustations, indentations and chipping to the surface. Chips to the rim. Crack to the shoulder.
Greek fire, also referred to as liquid fire, was the most famous weapon of Byzantine arsenal, saving the Byzantines for centuries from Arab attacks. Being used in both defence and attack situations, the weapon proved significant in the survival of the Byzantine Empire. The formula for the flammable mixture was closely guarded for centuries and irredeemably lost after the collapse of the Empire. Its precise composition thus remains unknown to this day, though research suggests the use of petroleum as a vital ingredient. Their average size and grip suggest the vessel being thrown by hand, in short-range conflicts, but this does not exclude the use of grenades in long-distance battles and at sea; as they were most likely hurled by catapults.
Measurements: W 10cm x H 15cm
Provenance: Ex private UK collection, acquired 1990s.
卖家故事
一个大型拜占庭时期的陶瓷容器, hollow globular body, slightly tapering to a pointed base. To the top, the vessel rises into a short narrow neck and a small mouth with a thick rim. The shoulders of the vessel is encircled with a sequence of incised circles. Near the base, more incised circles alternate with larger concentric circle motifs. Such an item would have been filled with an explosive liquid known as ‘Greek Fire’ and used as a hand grenade. Minor scratches to the body. Earthy encrustations, indentations and chipping to the surface. Chips to the rim. Crack to the shoulder.
Greek fire, also referred to as liquid fire, was the most famous weapon of Byzantine arsenal, saving the Byzantines for centuries from Arab attacks. Being used in both defence and attack situations, the weapon proved significant in the survival of the Byzantine Empire. The formula for the flammable mixture was closely guarded for centuries and irredeemably lost after the collapse of the Empire. Its precise composition thus remains unknown to this day, though research suggests the use of petroleum as a vital ingredient. Their average size and grip suggest the vessel being thrown by hand, in short-range conflicts, but this does not exclude the use of grenades in long-distance battles and at sea; as they were most likely hurled by catapults.
Measurements: W 10cm x H 15cm
Provenance: Ex private UK collection, acquired 1990s.
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卖家已就文件要求收到了Catawiki的通知并保证以下内容: - 该物品是合法获得的, - 卖家有权出售和/或出口该物品(如适用), - 卖家将提供必要的出处或来源地信息,并根据当地法律安排所需的文件和许可证/执照, - 如果在获取许可证/执照方面出现任何延误,卖家将通知买家。 出价竞投,表明您知晓根据您居住的国家和地区可能会被需要提供进口文件,以及获得许可证/执照可能会导致物品交付的延迟。

