Medium: Porcelain

Dimensions: Total weight: 2 kg; Heights: 11.2-15 cm

Condition: Good condition

Description:
This is a rare set of three hollow ceramic containers dating back to the 9th to 11th centuries. These cone-shaped vessels were used as primitive grenades, filled with explosive liquid and equipped with wicks. Two of the containers feature annular bands and stratified necks, indicative of their functional design and historical craftsmanship.

Scholarly references include:

• Arendt's studies on similar objects found in West Bengal.
• Glanton’s research in the 13th and 14th centuries, noted in Zeitschrift für Historische Waffen- und Kostümkunde (1926-28), p. 42.
• Details on early gunpowder usage in Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom (1956), p. 16.

These pieces provide valuable insights into early warfare technology and trade in the northwest lands.