A Byzantine ceramic grenade 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, below which a concentric pattern of heart-like shapes have been incised. Further down the body a series of thin, linear incisions have also been etched onto the surface. Minor chips and pitting appear upon the surface of the grenade, as well as earthly encrustations, which are all consistent with the age of the vessel.

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.17.4cm x W 10cm

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 grenade 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, below which a concentric pattern of heart-like shapes have been incised. Further down the body a series of thin, linear incisions have also been etched onto the surface. Minor chips and pitting appear upon the surface of the grenade, as well as earthly encrustations, which are all consistent with the age of the vessel.

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.17.4cm x W 10cm

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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注意:所有物品将通过私人快递发送。运费不包含税费和增值税。国际交货时间以海关清关为准。 古物:所有出售的物品都将附有自己的真品证书,包括物品的描述、图像和出处。另请注意,出于保险目的,不得低估物品的价值。所有物品在发货时(如果需要)都将被声明为拥有 100 年以上历史的古物及其估价。 目的地国家/地区的责任和适用的海关法规或进口要求由买方自行承担。我们不对海关程序造成的任何延误负责。进口税或应付增值税取决于您的目的地国家/地区。任何税款的支付或与海关当局的任何争议均由买方自行承担。请注意,自 2021 年 1 月 1 日起,英国将正式退出欧盟,运往任何欧洲国家的文物可能需要办理海关手续并缴纳费用。 手表:手表配有硬纸板盒和枕头,如图所示。 卖方可以证明该拍品是合法获得的,卡塔维基上看到的出处声明。重要信息。卖方保证他有权运送该批次。 卖方将负责安排任何必要的许可。 如果这需要几天以上的时间,卖方将通知买方。
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文化
拜占庭时期
Name of object
刻纹手榴弹
世纪/时段
Circa 9th-11th Century AD
起源
私人收藏
国家
未知
材质
陶瓷
状态

1958 条评价 (414 过去的12个月)
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Alles super, vielen Dank.

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user-a36dacfdbb77

Vielen 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 👌

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user-a20209304fd7

Excellent beautiful item. In as advertised condition, well packaged and promptly despatched. Thank you.

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user-18a106a

The customs authority held back the package but that's everything negative. Happy with the package.

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user-6bfacf96cc61

Snelle levering en precies zoals omschreven. Ben er blij mee!

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Vechthuis

Oggetti molto belli ma recapito lento

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user-c0390e1

Very fast and secure transportation from Merry old England to EU!

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user-5960eb5c6640

Bien 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.

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user-2f730077da14

Perfect! Thank you very much!

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SIBOCA

Very fast delivery, good price, as depicted on the pictures.

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user-2a82020b8850

Very pleased with my purchase. Very swift and safe delivery.

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Balmpot

Really 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

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user-f88848539d1c

Sprawna i rzetelna obsługa klienta. Polecam wszystkim. Pozdrawiam serdecznie. Jarosław

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user-7f5529dbc9ab

Nice watch... Fast delivery. 👍🏻

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bloem135

Começo 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.

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user-ad6558fd4131

Envio 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.

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user-0f17c1c7ed14

Items are as beautifull as discribed. Very carefully packed.

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aylin

Very nice object, varefull packed, fast delivery - good transaction

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marunix

Thank you. I am very satisfied. Sincerely, Milano Paul.

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drmilanohlavina

Thank you. I am very satisfied. Sincerely, Milano Paul.

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drmilanohlavina

Zusätzlich 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!

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卖家hui'fu

Hello, 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.

Well received: thank you!

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1958 条评价 (414 过去的12个月)
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