Bidspirit auction | Byzantine Ceramic Greek Fire Hand


Byzantine Ceramic Greek Fire Hand Grenade - Ca. 800 - 1200 AD Byzantine hollow ceramic vessel with the barrel-shaped body; domed top and conical base, short neck with a narrow slot. Intended to be filled with explosive liquid and used as a hand grenade. Size: L:5.25” / W:3.25” Good Condition. Provenance: Private K. G. collection; previously formed in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item comes with a FREE professional and custom made stand.