A Terracotta Byzantine Period Fire Bomb. ( Greek Fire.)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