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Rare Antique Black Floral Venetian Lampwork Trade Bead, 13x12mm
Rare Antique Black Floral Venetian Lampwork Trade Bead, 13x12mm
Explore this beautiful **antique black floral Venetian glass trade bead** with intricate raised floral decorations. This rare bead, made using the lampwork technique, is a stunning piece of craftsmanship that showcases Venice's rich bead-making tradition. Traded across Africa in the early 1900s, it carries a deep history and cultural significance, particularly in regions such as Ghana.
- Size: 13 x 12 mm
- Condition: Excellent with minor decoration loss (see photos)
Venetian lampwork beads, also known as wound glass beads, are meticulously handcrafted by winding molten glass around a metal rod. This ancient technique, originating from Venice, has been perfected over centuries. During the early 1900s, these beads were traded widely in Africa, where they were used as currency, decorative items, and symbols of status. In regions like Ghana, these glass trade beads hold immense historical value and are still celebrated today.
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