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LOT 1402
Medieval Iron Single-Edged Dagger
12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
15 1/8 in. (320 grams, 38.6 cm).
With thick straight back and tapering cutting edge with swept tip, flat tang pierced for attachment of organic scales, one rivet in situ. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
From an East Anglian, UK, private collection.
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
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Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade
9th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Ovoid body with impressed ring to the shoulder, domed filler-hole; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. 251 grams, 84 mm
From an important specialist collection, London, UK, 1990s onwards. 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. -
Indo-Persian Enamelled Brass Shield Pair
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Each with flange rim and four applied bosses to the face for attachment of the rear straps, design of reserved foliage, birds and harpies on an enamelled field. 996 grams total, 27.3 cm
Property of a Berkshire, UK, gentleman collector. -
Greek and Other Bronze Arrowhead Collection
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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From a UK private collection, before 1980; property of a North London gentleman; acquired on the UK art market; and ex Abelita family collection, 1980-2015. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
