Byzantine Pottery Hand Grenade for 'Greek Fire'
Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade 9th-11th century AD A hollow ceramic vessel, piriform in shape, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; the body with circumferential bands of geometric motifs and tiered shoulder with short neck and domed mouth. 780grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). Fine condition.
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Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade 9th-11th century AD A hollow ceramic vessel, piriform in shape, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; the body with circumferential bands of geometric motifs and tiered shoulder with short neck and domed mouth. 780grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). Fine condition.
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