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. Decoration to the shoulders. Intended to be filled with explosive liquid and used as a hand grenade. Size: L:5” / W:3.5” Good Condition. Provenance: Private collection of O.P.; previously formed in the 1970s-1990s on the UK art market. This item comes with a FREE professional and custom made stand.