Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
31.5.19 (Your local time)
United kingdom
 The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom

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La subasta ha concluido

LOTE 2364:

Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade

Precio inicial:
£ 90
Precio estimado:
$150 - $200
Comisión de la casa de subasta: 30%
IVA: Sólo en comisión
etiquetas:

9th-11th century AD
A hollow ceramic vessel with domed top and conical base, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade; two bands of incised teardrop decoration to the body; short neck with domed top. 705 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/4"). Fine condition.
Provenance
From an important English collection; acquired in the 1990s.