Ten Strands of Ancient Mesopotamian Shell & Stone Beads

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Ca. 3000–1000 BCE. Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3000 to 1000 BCE. A group of ten strands of ancient steatite and shell beads in tones of white, charcoal, and soft gray. The beads are small and evenly shaped, are presently loosely strung on modern monofilament for organization and display, offering a substantial quantity suitable for restringing into one or more wearable pieces of jewelry. Size of strands: 20" L (50.8 cm); beads: 0.15" W (0.4 cm) Size of strands: 20" L (50.8 cm L); beads: 0.15" W (0.4 cm W). SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item #202381

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