Rare Antique Green "Eye" Venetian Lampwork Beads with Trail Decoration - 7-8mm

Add a touch of history and elegance to your collection with these six stunning antique Venetian lampwork trade beads. Crafted in the early 1900s, these rare beads feature a beautiful green "eye" design with intricate trail decorations. Known for their exceptional quality and craftsmanship, these beads were once an integral part of the African trade, making them a unique piece of history.

• Size: 7-8 mm in diameter
• Condition: Very good (some small air bubbles, as shown in photos)

These Venetian wound glass beads were skillfully created using the lampwork technique, where molten glass is wound around a metal rod, creating perfectly shaped beads. The intricate trail decoration, combined with the vivid green "eye" motif, adds to their charm and rarity. These beads were highly valued in the African trade, especially in Ghana, where trade beads were used for currency, status symbols, and cultural expression.

Owning these antique African trade beads is not just an investment in beauty but also a connection to the rich history of global trade and craftsmanship.

Explore more of our exceptional collections below:

• Explore our Venetian Lampwork Beads collection
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• View our Archive of Sold Venetian Beads