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Rare Red Venetian Wound Glass Trade Bead Imitating Red Coral, 45mm
Rare Red Venetian Wound Glass Trade Bead Imitating Red Coral, 45mm
Introducing a Rare Red Venetian Wound Glass Trade Bead designed to imitate natural red coral, featured in Collectible Beads by Robert Liu (page 24). This exceptional bead, crafted in Venice, Italy, during the early 1900s, was widely used in African trade. Its unique red hue and elongated shape make it a stunning piece of history, highly collectible and prized by bead enthusiasts worldwide.
- Size: 45mm x 14mm
- Condition: Very good (lightly chipped at one end, see photos)
Venetian lampwork beads, also known as wound glass beads, were meticulously handcrafted using a time-honored technique that originated in Venice. These beads are formed by winding molten glass around a mandrel, resulting in unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. Venetian trade beads played an important role in trade across Africa, particularly in Ghana, where they were used as currency and symbols of wealth. The rich history of African trade beads continues to captivate collectors and historians alike.
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