This rare and beautiful old black floral Venetian glass trade bead is a striking example of the intricate craftsmanship from Venice, Italy. Adorned with fancy trail decorations, this bead was meticulously hand-made in the late 1800s to early 1900s and traded extensively in Africa. Its bold black color is highlighted by delicate floral patterns, making it a highly collectible piece.
Size: 16 mm X 12 mm
Condition: Excellent
Venetian lampwork beads, also known as wound glass beads, are made by wrapping molten glass around a metal rod. This technique, perfected in Venice, allows for the creation of intricate designs, such as the floral trails seen on this bead. These beads were not just decorative; they played an important role in the history of trade, especially in Ghana and other parts of Africa, where they were exchanged for goods and used as currency in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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