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Antique Yellow Fancy Venetian Wound Glass Trade Beads

Antique Yellow Fancy Venetian Wound Glass Trade Beads

Regular price $35.45 USD
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SKU:SB-38912

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Discover the timeless beauty of these five antique Venetian lampwork trade beads, perfect for collectors and jewelry enthusiasts alike. These exquisite beads showcase a vibrant yellow color with intricate trail decorations, highlighting the meticulous craftsmanship of Venetian artisans.

  • Size of beads: 13 mm x 8 mm
  • Condition: Very good (minor decoration loss, see photos)

Each bead was meticulously crafted using the ancient lampwork technique in Venice, Italy, during the late 1800s to early 1900s. This intricate method involves winding molten glass around a metal rod, resulting in unique and beautifully detailed beads.

These wound glass beads hold significant historical importance as they were extensively used in the African trade, particularly in Ghana and other parts of West Africa. They were highly valued and often used as a form of currency, playing a vital role in the trade and cultural exchanges of the era.

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