Israeli Hebron Glass Bead Strands in Yellow & Green

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Ca. 1800–1900 CE. Near East, Israel, Hebron, ca. 19th century CE. A pair of necklaces composed of Hebron glass trade beads. The beads were produced from salt glass using winding or molding techniques and display the characteristic pitted surfaces and matte finishes associated with Hebron production, in hues of pale green, turquoise, and yellow. Often referred to as "Kano beads" due to their widespread circulation through West African trade networks, particularly in Nigeria, these beads were valued as both personal adornment and forms of exchange. Size of strands doubled: 28" L (71.1 cm); largest bead: 0.8" Diameter x 0.6" W (2 cm x 1.5 cm) Size of strands doubled: 28" L (71.1 cm L); largest bead: 0.6" W x 0.8" Diam (1.5 cm W x 2.0 cm Diam). 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 #201511

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