This beautiful, large-sized round striped brick Venetian wound glass trade bead is an exquisite piece of history, adorned with delicate trail decoration. Crafted in Venice in the late 1800s, this bead was used in the African trade, making it a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts.
Size: 16mm x 15mm
Condition: Excellent
The bead is in outstanding condition, showcasing its intricate hand-crafted artistry. Venetian lampwork, also known as wound glass, involves meticulously shaping molten glass around a metal rod, a technique perfected by Venetian artisans. These beads played a significant role in trade, especially in Ghana and across Africa, where they were valued as symbols of wealth and prestige.
