The actual bombs used for the assassination were constructed from four flower pots made of clay explosives, activated remotely and detonated by a water absorption timer; when the flowers were watered just before the banquet, the timer was set to go off during her speech.
The actual bombs used for the assassination were constructed from four flower pots housing flowering "Mycosia pseudoflora" plants. The pots themselves were clay explosives, activated remotely and detonated by a water absorption timer; when the flowers were watered just before the banquet, the timer was set to go off during her speech.