Nice coin & thanks for brilliant packing as well as quick delivery
Vertaling bekijkenByzantijns Keramiek Gegraveerde handgranaat (Zonder Minimumprijs)
Nr. 88222577
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 and a further crescentic curve to the bottom. 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 9.8cm 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 and a further crescentic curve to the bottom. 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 9.8cm x W 8cm
Provenance: Ex private UK collection, acquired 1990s.
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livraison rapide et objet conforme à la photo
Vertaling bekijkenWell received: thank you very much!
Vertaling bekijkenThank you for the fast delivery! The object is great! I‘m very happy! Regards Marcel
Vertaling bekijkenMagnifique et rare objet song, avec certificat d'authenticité, très bien protégé, envoi rapide. Merci beaucoup !
Vertaling bekijkenThank you ++++
Vertaling bekijkenProdusul este foarte bun, la fel si pretul de achixitie. In schimb fotmalitatile vamale in Romania sunt complicate.
Vertaling bekijkennice pieces, thank you!
Vertaling bekijkenAmazing pieces of art
Vertaling bekijkenThe 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.
Vertaling bekijkenbien arrivé, bien emballé, conforme. petits formats
Vertaling bekijkenPrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden.
Vertaling bekijkenVielen Dank, Wunderschöne Objekte, Professionell verpackt und gut Geschützt. Super schnelle Lieferung. Ich bin sehr zufrieden.
Vertaling bekijkenParfait! Merci...
Vertaling bekijkenExtremely quick delivery and the objects were sent together.
Vertaling bekijkenVenditore super veloce nella spedizione. Qualche problema logistico con il corriere FedEx ma fortunatamente tutto è andato bene. Merce favolosa come da aspettative
Vertaling bekijkenGod quality. Fast delivery
Vertaling bekijkenPrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden met duidelijke papieren.
Vertaling bekijkenLa montre avait un problème avec la date. Maintenant ça marche. Après c'est plus beau en photo qu'en vrai.
Vertaling bekijkenCumplió muy bien con las expectativas esperadas , lo que no ha llegado es la tarjeta de la garantía que indica el catálogo. Espero respuesta gracias
Vertaling bekijkenMerci au vendeur pour la livraison rapide et bien emballé.
Vertaling bekijkenExcelent. very very good,very recommened+++++:)
Vertaling bekijkenEverything was ok with the Roman collar. It was a present and my friend was delightful with it. The only thing is the IMPORT TAXES from UK to Spain. This affected to final price and the delivery time.
Vertaling bekijkenperfect, even better than in picture
Vertaling bekijkenAlways perfect.
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Nice coin & thanks for brilliant packing as well as quick delivery
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De verkoper garandeert dat het object legaal is verkregen en kan dit bewijzen. Catawiki heeft de verkoper geïnformeerd dat hij/zij documentatie moet overleggen die vereist is volgens de wetten in hun land van verblijf. De verkoper garandeert dat hij/zij toestemming heeft om het object te verkopen/exporteren. De verkoper zal alle over het object bekende herkomstgegevens aan de koper verstrekken. De verkoper zorgt ervoor dat eventueel benodigde vergunningen zijn/zullen worden geregeld. De verkoper zal de koper onmiddellijk informeren over eventuele vertragingen bij het verkrijgen van dergelijke vergunningen.