Byzantine Ceramic 'Greek Fire' Fire Bomb / Hand Grenade 9th-11th CENTURY A.D.

As Pictured, bulbous body with a domed mouth, a circumferential band on the shoulder; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade.

Size: 11cm 

Weight: 374 grams

Apart from the use of siphons or manual flame-throwers called cheirosiphona, special corps of Roman soldiers employed terracotta
grenades, in the form of small jars, abundantly evidenced in archaeological excavations.

Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019, This piece has been checked against at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. Comes with our Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee.

Literature: Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefäße aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16.