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Antique Rectangular Brick Eye Fancy Venetian wound Glass Trade Beads
Antique Rectangular Brick Eye Fancy Venetian wound Glass Trade Beads
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Explore the charm of these five exquisite Antique Venetian lampwork trade beads. These beautiful old rectangular brick eye fancy beads, crafted with intricate trail decorations, offer a glimpse into the rich history of Venetian glass artistry and the African trade. Perfect for collectors and jewelry designers, these beads are a rare find.
- Size: 11 mm x 6 mm x 6 mm
- Condition: Very good (minor decoration loss, see photos)
These Venetian wound glass beads, made in Venice during the late 1800s to early 1900s, were commonly used in African trade. The lampwork technique involves winding molten glass around a metal rod, a meticulous process that results in unique and beautiful beads. These trade beads played a significant role in the cultural and economic exchanges in Ghana and other parts of Africa, symbolizing wealth and social status.
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