A fabulously rare to find, terracotta Byzantine period fire bomb.( No contents still remaining)
This item which dates to circa 9th -12th century AD,is in wonderful allover condition.
Of simple design, but in the day filled with a flammable material and used for offensive or defensive action...
on land or sea...
Approximately 13.0 CM in Length.
EX. Private collection 1972-76.
As with all of my antiquities and coins this item comes complete with a certificate of authenticity.