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LOT 0761
Byzantine Ribbed Bronze Bowl
CIRCA 12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
6 in. (603 grams, 15 cm wide).
Of hemispherical form with broad everted rim, shallow fluting to the lower body.
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Piriform body with domed filler-hole, decorated with floral pattern on the shoulder; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. 145 grams, 77 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. 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'.
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Byzantine Gold Dagger Pommel Cap with Garnets
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From a continental collection prior to 2000. Acquired on the UK art market in 2010. Property of a UK gentleman.
