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.

賣家的故事

注意:所有物品將透過私人快遞發送。運費不包含稅金和增值稅。國際交貨時間以海關清關為準。 古物:所有出售的物品都將附有自己的真品證書,包括物品的描述、圖像和來源。另請注意,出於保險目的,不得低估物品的價值。所有物品在發貨時(如果需要)都將被聲明為擁有 100 年以上歷史的古物及其估價。 目的地國家/地區的責任和適用的海關法規或進口要求由買方自行承擔。我們不對海關程序造成的任何延誤負責。進口稅或應付增值稅取決於您的目的地國家。任何稅款的支付或與海關當局的任何爭議均由買方自行承擔。請注意,自 2021 年 1 月 1 日起,英國將正式退出歐盟,運往任何歐洲國家的文物可能需要辦理海關手續並支付費用。 手錶:手錶配有紙板盒和枕頭,如圖所示。 賣方可以證明該拍品是合法取得的,卡塔維基上看到的出處聲明。重要資訊。賣方保證他有權運送該批次。 賣方將負責安排任何必要的許可。 如果這需要幾天以上的時間,賣方將通知買方。
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文化
拜占庭帝國
Name of object
帶有凸起裝飾的手榴彈
世紀/時間框架
Circa 9th-11th Century AD
種源
私人收藏
原產國
不明
材質
陶瓷
狀態

1990 個評價 (在過去的12個月有409 條評論)
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désolé du retard colis bien protégé acheminement rapide très professionnel merci pour votre efficacité

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user-2aeef0184685

Envío sin problemas y las piezas responden rigurosamente con la descripción

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user-102e214

Szybka sprawna wysyłka, profesjonalne zapakowana. Polecam

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user-6172e4aa9b37

Sello precioso, llegó muy rápido y bien protegido, gracias!

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user-423672a9d4d3

Prachtig voorwerp. Erg blij mee.

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user-9567dceff0be

Good stuff and service. Thank you.

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Adlibitum

honest seller, fast delivery, well packaged and quick response if you have a question, thank you for the beautiful object, greetings sammy.

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sammy113

Gute Kommunikation, sehr schöne Exponate, sehr schnelle Lieferung, gerne wieder!

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user-0c576f4efe50

Highly recommended seller!!! 5 stats +++++ Nice little item

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user-ec75e6921899

Gut: Schnelle Lieferung Nicht gut: Schlecht verpackt (Briefumschlag) Keine schöne Box, mit Klebeband umwickelt

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user-32e1fee0ef96

I received these little gems very quickly (coming from the UK to NL) and it was packed perfectly! Thanks, Ancient & Oriental.

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user-e651cc2

Well received: thank you very much

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Francia75

Excelente experiencia, enviado con toda la documentación y en caja, muy bien embalado y en perfecto estado, la descripción es exacta al lote.

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user-c7f95258611e

ricevuto tutto ok

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user-d07fac4b331e

Merci beaucoup! L’objet est magnifique, livraison rapide et envoi très soigné. Je recommande ce vendeur

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user-c13abf9c8d90

Schöne Exponate! Schnelle Bereitstellung und gute Kommunikation! Absolut schlechter Service von FedEx!

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user-0c576f4efe50

quick delivery and beautiful watch ,thanks a million

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user-1ea403a

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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1990 個評價 (在過去的12個月有409 條評論)
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  3. 1

désolé du retard colis bien protégé acheminement rapide très professionnel merci pour votre efficacité

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