Yemen coin-silver large Zaydiya bead necklace

Plate 176 on page 142. 13 lovely beads, 2 conical end beads and 16 spacer beads. Probably made from Maria Theresa thalers. Restrung on a leather thong with sterling spacer beads and catch (925). Provenance: Professor D Abouseif Collection, London.

Silver Treasures from the land of Sheba, Regional Yemeni Jewelry. Marjorie Ransom, Published by AUC Press, 2014. Dimensions: Largest bead 4.7cm x 4.3cm diameter. Conical end beads 8.1cms long x 2.3cm diameter.

Condition: Age related dents and signs of wear (see photographs). The item "Yemen coin-silver large Zaydiya bead necklace" is in sale since Thursday, June 25, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Islamic/Middle Eastern". The seller is "nigel315" and is located in St Boswells, Melrose, Borders. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Region of Origin: Islamic/ Middle Eastern
• Primary Material: Silver