Slipper-shaped in plan with a low rim around the filler hole, a stub nozzle, a lug handle to the rear, radiating linear decoration to the shoulder and cross-and-pellets to the nozzle, low basal ring. 65 grams, 84 mm



From a collection of lamps of a late Scottish gentleman, 1970-1990s.

Comprising a piriform body with low-relief linear and ring-and-dot decoration, a tall handle with a forked finial at the rear, and a low basal ring. 62.6 grams, 10.6 cm



From the collection of a Yorkshire, UK gentleman, items collected in the Holy Land in the 1960s.

Slipper-shaped body in plan with double rim around the filler hole, stub nozzle, lug handle in the form of a goat's head, scrolls, cross and other decoration to the shoulder, low basal ring. 72.3 grams, 10.5 cm



From a collection of lamps of a late Scottish gentleman, 1970-1990s.

An expanding arm cross with five circular cells flanked by ring-and-dot motifs, likely representing the five wounds of Christ; the reverse with a large annulate surrounded by four ring-and-dot motifs. 40 grams, 89 mm



Acquired on the UK art market from the 1990s. From the private collection of a Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.

Bulbous, undecorated body with flat base; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. 660 grams, 10.4 cm



From an important specialist collection, London, UK, 1990s. Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled 'Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (μεσαίον kακάβιον) 9th-11th century AD'.

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. They were called μεσαία kακαβιά or κυτροκακάβια where the former had a bulbous shape and the latter a more cylindrical form.

Round-section arms with knop finials, raised pellet at the centre and an integral suspension loop. 10.6 grams, 43 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Hollow-formed plaque with lobed outer edge, scooped sides and notched band at the inner edge; openwork circle and crescent motifs; with the remains of the original leather strap. 38.15 grams, 42 mm



Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

An enkolpion plate with hinge-loops, raised robed figure at the centre in orans pose. 23 grams, 77 mm



Acquired on the UK art market from the 1990s. From the private collection of a Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.

Squat in profile with flared body and broad base, flared mouth with rolled rim. 100 grams, 77 mm



From a specialist collection of glass, acquired from dealerships during the 1990s.

Rectangular plaque with two loops and a low-relief image of a facing lion with emphasised head. 6.2 grams, 30.5 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Piriform body with short nozzle and a stub handle on the rear, raised linear decoration on the body, base with a sunwheel motif. 100 grams, 89 mm



From the collection of a Yorkshire, UK gentleman, items collected in the Holy Land in the 1960s.

Buckle plate with rectangular body and hinged loop, broad tongue; reserved profile figure of a peacock enmeshed with tendrils and globe 19.60 grams, 83 mm



From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.