ClassificationsAncient Near Eastern Art

"Greek Fire" Grenade

Possible OriginIraq, Asia

Date10th-11th Century CE

MediumClay

Credit LineGift of Richard and Donna Curtiss

Dimensions3 13/16 x 4 1/2 in. (9.7 x 11.4 cm)

Object number2011.029.443

ProvenanceEx coll. Richard (1927-2013) and Donna (1928-2019) Curtiss, Chevy Chase, Maryland, collected in the Middle East, ca. 1957-1980.

Status

Not on view

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10th-11th Century CE

ca. 10th Century CE

ca. 10th Century CE

969-1171 CE

5th Century CE

331-64 BCE

1539-1077 BCE (?)

late 6th Century BCE

900-1200 CE

8th Century CE

8th Century CE

8th Century CE

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