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A Byzantine earthenware hand grenade featuring a hollow bulbous body with a pointed base. To the top, the vessel leads to a short neck and splays out and terminates into a thick rim and small mouth. This allowed the item to be filled with an explosive liquid known as ‘Greek fire’ and used as a hand grenade in battle. This piece displays geometric patterns to its outer surface which features rows of rounded protrusions across the body of the grenade, creating a unique texture possibly to aid with grip. Some chips to the mouth, neck and body of the piece as well as earthy encrustations due to age and wear.
Greek fire, also referred to as liquid fire (ὑγρόν πῦρ, hygron pyr), was one of the most famous weapons of the Byzantine arsenal and its use played a crucial role in the defence of the Empire, ensuring its long survival. 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 that petroleum was a vital ingredient to making the liquid impervious to water. Greek fire was first used at sea where it was particularly effective against wooden ship; it was later delivered via clay grenades, either by hand or launching with a catapult.
Measurements: (circa) L 13.5cm x W 8.5cm
Provenance: Ex private UK collection, acquired 1990s.
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A Byzantine earthenware hand grenade featuring a hollow bulbous body with a pointed base. To the top, the vessel leads to a short neck and splays out and terminates into a thick rim and small mouth. This allowed the item to be filled with an explosive liquid known as ‘Greek fire’ and used as a hand grenade in battle. This piece displays geometric patterns to its outer surface which features rows of rounded protrusions across the body of the grenade, creating a unique texture possibly to aid with grip. Some chips to the mouth, neck and body of the piece as well as earthy encrustations due to age and wear.
Greek fire, also referred to as liquid fire (ὑγρόν πῦρ, hygron pyr), was one of the most famous weapons of the Byzantine arsenal and its use played a crucial role in the defence of the Empire, ensuring its long survival. 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 that petroleum was a vital ingredient to making the liquid impervious to water. Greek fire was first used at sea where it was particularly effective against wooden ship; it was later delivered via clay grenades, either by hand or launching with a catapult.
Measurements: (circa) L 13.5cm x W 8.5cm
Provenance: Ex private UK collection, acquired 1990s.
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Envío sin problemas y las piezas responden rigurosamente con la descripción
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désolé du retard colis bien protégé acheminement rapide très professionnel merci pour votre efficacité
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