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Se oversettelseByzantinsk Keramikk Dekorert granat (Ingen reservasjonspris)
Nr. 90794559
A Byzantine ceramic vessel featuring a hollow globular body which tapers sharply to a pointed base. To the top, the vessel rises into a short neck and ends in a small, perforated mouth. The neck is adorned with an encircling ridge. The body features a decorative pattern of small teardrop-shaped engravings, each featuring a circle and a short vertical line within. Interspersed across the surface are raised petal-shaped ridges. Bright blue pigment is visible on the surface of the grenade, particularly on the raised ridges and around the mouth. Chips, wear and earthy encrustations to the surface.
This item would have been filled with an explosive liquid known as ‘Greek Fire’ and used as a hand grenade. Greek fire, also referred to as liquid fire, was the most famous weapon in the Byzantine arsenal, saving the Byzantines for centuries from foreign 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. 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 13.9cm x W 8.1cm
Provenance: Ex private UK collection, acquired 1990s.
N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 18th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 6th January 2025).
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A Byzantine ceramic vessel featuring a hollow globular body which tapers sharply to a pointed base. To the top, the vessel rises into a short neck and ends in a small, perforated mouth. The neck is adorned with an encircling ridge. The body features a decorative pattern of small teardrop-shaped engravings, each featuring a circle and a short vertical line within. Interspersed across the surface are raised petal-shaped ridges. Bright blue pigment is visible on the surface of the grenade, particularly on the raised ridges and around the mouth. Chips, wear and earthy encrustations to the surface.
This item would have been filled with an explosive liquid known as ‘Greek Fire’ and used as a hand grenade. Greek fire, also referred to as liquid fire, was the most famous weapon in the Byzantine arsenal, saving the Byzantines for centuries from foreign 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. 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 13.9cm x W 8.1cm
Provenance: Ex private UK collection, acquired 1990s.
N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 18th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 6th January 2025).
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very good
Se oversettelsePerfect!
Se oversettelseAlles super, vielen Dank.
Se oversettelseVielen Dank, ich bin sehr zufrieden, wundersxhöne Objekte. Und eine Ultraschnelle Lieferung. Innerhalb von 2 Tagen aus England bis zu mir nach Hause in die Schweiz, inkl. Verzollung. Das ist Top 👌
Se oversettelseExcellent beautiful item. In as advertised condition, well packaged and promptly despatched. Thank you.
Se oversettelsethank you....
Se oversettelseThe customs authority held back the package but that's everything negative. Happy with the package.
Se oversettelseSnelle levering en precies zoals omschreven. Ben er blij mee!
Se oversettelseOggetti molto belli ma recapito lento
Se oversettelseVery fast and secure transportation from Merry old England to EU!
Se oversettelseBien reçu mon achat, et très content!! Merci encore au vendeur qui a fait le nécessaire pour régler le problème lié au dédouanement et qui a dû renvoyer une deuxième fois mon colis.
Se oversettelsePerfect! Thank you very much!
Se oversettelseVery fast delivery, good price, as depicted on the pictures.
Se oversettelseVery pleased with my purchase. Very swift and safe delivery.
Se oversettelseReally unique scarab Amulet, purchased at a great price. Crazy to think how old this item is and that I now own it... Brilliant Seller, super quick postage and great communication. Highly recommend
Se oversettelseSprawna i rzetelna obsługa klienta. Polecam wszystkim. Pozdrawiam serdecznie. Jarosław
Se oversettelseNice watch... Fast delivery. 👍🏻
Se oversettelseComeço por agradecer o cuidado e a rapidez de como a encomenda fez-se chegar. Estou muito satisfeito com o produto, superou qualquer espectativa. Tanto o site como o vendo demonstraram confiança.
Se oversettelseEnvio muy correcto, bien presentado y con certificados de autenticidad. El problema es la empresa de envio, FedEx, muy mal servicio. Recomiendo cambio porque es la tercera vez que me pasa lo mismo.
Se oversettelseItems are as beautifull as discribed. Very carefully packed.
Se oversettelseVery nice object, varefull packed, fast delivery - good transaction
Se oversettelseThank you. I am very satisfied. Sincerely, Milano Paul.
Se oversettelseThank you. I am very satisfied. Sincerely, Milano Paul.
Se oversettelseZusätzlich zu den Zollgebühren musste ich auch noch 18 Euro Bereitstellungsendgeld für FedEx bezahlen. Das Zertifikat hat auch was abbekommen da es nur in einem dünnen Umschlag war. Bin unzufrieden!
Se oversettelseHello, we have stated in our seller note that taxes and VAT are not included in the shipping costa and are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are sorry to hear the certificate is damaged - a digital copy has been sent to the messages.
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Very fast delivery.
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Selger garanterer og kan bevise at objektet ble lovlig skaffet. Selger ble informert av Catawiki at de måtte skaffe dokumentasjonen som er påkrevd av lover og regler i deres bostedsland. Selger garanterer og har rett til å selge/eksportere dette objektet. Selger må skaffe all herkomst informasjon som er kjent for objektet til kjøper. Selger forsikrer at alle nødvendige tillatelser er/vil bli skaffet. Selger vil informere kjøper umiddelbart om det er forsinkelser ved å få tak i slike tillatelser.