Fantastic service, beautiful coins exactly as described, the perfect transaction! Highly recommended, many thanks
Katso käännösBysantti Keraaminen Kaiverrettu käsikranaatti (Ei pohjahintaa)
Nro. 88588197
A Byzantine grey ceramic vessel featuring a hollow globular body with a pointed base. To the top, the vessel rises into a short narrow neck with a small mouth. The shoulders of the vessel is adorned with an engraved motif of petal-shaped incisions, each with a linear, vertical line in the centre. The neck is encircled with incised lines. Such item would have been filled with an explosive liquid known as ‘Greek Fire’ and used as a hand grenade. Earthly encrustations to the surface.
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: (circa) L 10cm x W 8cm
Provenance: Ex private UK collection, acquired 1990s.
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A Byzantine grey ceramic vessel featuring a hollow globular body with a pointed base. To the top, the vessel rises into a short narrow neck with a small mouth. The shoulders of the vessel is adorned with an engraved motif of petal-shaped incisions, each with a linear, vertical line in the centre. The neck is encircled with incised lines. Such item would have been filled with an explosive liquid known as ‘Greek Fire’ and used as a hand grenade. Earthly encrustations to the surface.
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: (circa) L 10cm x W 8cm
Provenance: Ex private UK collection, acquired 1990s.
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Quick and safe deluvery, thank you
Katso käännösThank you very much for the beautiful coins👍🏻
Katso käännösCollier magnifique et bien emballé !!
Katso käännösOptisch wie beschrieben. Der Verschluss ist sehr schwer zu schließen. Der Kranz um das Glas, war bei Lieferung sehr locker und kann komplett abgehoben werden..
Katso käännösGreat seller. Recommended. Beautiful item and perfect packaging.
Katso käännösBien reçu mon achat et je suis très très content!!😀 Mille merci, le colis était très bien réalisé et sécurisé.
Katso käännösNice coin & thanks for brilliant packing as well as quick delivery
Katso käännöslivraison rapide et objet conforme à la photo
Katso käännösWell received: thank you very much!
Katso käännösThank you for the fast delivery! The object is great! I‘m very happy! Regards Marcel
Katso käännösMagnifique et rare objet song, avec certificat d'authenticité, très bien protégé, envoi rapide. Merci beaucoup !
Katso käännösThank you ++++
Katso käännösProdusul este foarte bun, la fel si pretul de achixitie. In schimb fotmalitatile vamale in Romania sunt complicate.
Katso käännösnice pieces, thank you!
Katso käännösAmazing pieces of art
Katso käännösThe item arrived after a short time, and was packed very good, with a little box to the item itself. Very good experience with the seller.
Katso käännösbien arrivé, bien emballé, conforme. petits formats
Katso käännösPrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden.
Katso käännösVielen Dank, Wunderschöne Objekte, Professionell verpackt und gut Geschützt. Super schnelle Lieferung. Ich bin sehr zufrieden.
Katso käännösParfait! Merci...
Katso käännösExtremely quick delivery and the objects were sent together.
Katso käännösVenditore super veloce nella spedizione. Qualche problema logistico con il corriere FedEx ma fortunatamente tutto è andato bene. Merce favolosa come da aspettative
Katso käännösGod quality. Fast delivery
Katso käännösPrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden met duidelijke papieren.
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Fantastic service, beautiful coins exactly as described, the perfect transaction! Highly recommended, many thanks
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