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8th-10th Century, in ceramic, with short neck and tapered body, with circle and line decoration, length 17cm Literature: Both Byzantine and Arab soldiers utilised 'Greek Fire' grenades made from stone and ceramic jars. They were mainly used as ship to ship weapons. For further discussion see J.H Pryor & E.M. Jeffreys, The Age of the Dromon. The Byzantine Navy ca. 500-1204, Leiden & Boston, 2006, pp.607-9.

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Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Grenade,

Name: Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Grenade,
SKU: 178002834
Price: 400 AUD
Availability: InStock

Estimate A$400 - A$600

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Starting Price A$325

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