Lot 9 ancient middle eastern yemeni african agate beaded bracelet 1500+ y old

Whether it's for a collector of historic adornment or a thoughtful display piece, this beaded bracelet fits the contemplative cabinet or the curated outfit. Elegantly described for study or wearing, this lot 9 ancient grouping presents nine single tube-style bracelets that speak to long-traveled materials and craft. Each bracelet carries the distinct colors and hand-formed character of yemeni african agate, showing subtle variations in tone, size, and surface wear from age and use.

• lot of 9 bracelets: nine individual tube-style bracelets sold together, each strung as a complete bracelet.
• material and age: multi-color agate beads, handmade in Yemen before 1400; stones reflect natural banding and color variations.
• style and origin: middle eastern and African trade influences are visible in bead shapes and surface finish.
• condition note: these are ancient trade beads with surface wear consistent with age and handling; each bead may vary in length, diameter, and color.
• size and fit: bracelets are constructed from contiguous tube-style beads; bracelet circumferences vary by piece—measurements available upon request.

All orders shipped to the United States are prepaid with tariffs included, so buyers do not pay additional customs or tariff fees on delivery. If you require specific measurements, photos of a particular bracelet, or more close-up images of beads and wear patterns, please ask before purchase so we can confirm the details shown. We do not provide restorations or alterations beyond careful cleaning for sale; these are presented in their historical state.

• shipping: prepaid tariffs included for United States deliveries; domestic shipping timelines follow standard carrier services.
• processing: items are prepared for safe shipment with cushioning and a secure box to protect tube beads during transit.

These bracelets are presented as a lot for study, collection, or display rather than as modern jewelry meant for everyday wear—each piece is a fragment of material culture with history visible in its patina. The multi-color agate surfaces show the range of hues that made these beads desirable in ancient trade networks, and the tube style reflects a longstanding form used in the Yemeni and wider Middle Eastern bead trade. Buyers seeking museum-quality beads or examples of pre1400 yemeni beads will find these pieces aligned with those collecting interests, noting that provenance is described as handmade in Yemen before 1400 and that the lot reflects cross-cultural African and Middle Eastern connections.

If you have questions about a specific bracelet in the lot, need additional images, or want measurements for a chosen piece, send a message and we will respond with the exact information we can provide from the items on hand. We describe condition and origin based on the physical characteristics and any available history; no claims beyond what is stated are made.

Thank you for considering this lot of ancient agate bracelets. Please browse our shop for additional trade-bead lots and related historic material culture; we welcome inquiries and are happy to provide more detail to serious collectors and curious buyers.