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Hand Grenade

16th century (made)
Place of origin

Hand grenade, found in Cyprus (Famagusta), probably made in Turkey, 1500-1599, 1069-1901


Object details

Object type
Brief description
Hand grenade, found in Cyprus (Famagusta), probably made in Turkey, 1500-1599, 1069-1901
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.0cm
  • Greatest width width: 7.5cm
Styles
Gallery label
Many examples of these hand-thrown bombs are to be found in the Naval Museum in Istanbul. They would have contained 'greek fire' and have been used to set fire to enemy ships. Cyprus was under Turkish Ottoman rule in the 16th century.
Production
found in Famagusta, Cyprus
Other number
6217 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
1069-1901

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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