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Antique Striped Yellow Bicone King Venetian Lampwork Glass Trade Bead
Antique Striped Yellow Bicone King Venetian Lampwork Glass Trade Bead
Discover the charm of this beautiful OLD striped yellow bicone "King" Venetian wound glass trade bead with trail decoration, a timeless piece that captures the essence of antique Venetian craftsmanship.
- Size: 18 X 15 mm
- Condition: Excellent
Handcrafted in Venice, this wound glass bead dates back to the late 1800s to early 1900s, a period when Venetian lampwork beads were widely traded across Africa. These beads, also known as wound glass beads, were individually created by wrapping molten glass around a metal rod, a technique perfected by Venetian artisans.
Venetian beads like this played a significant role in the African trade, especially in regions like Ghana, where they became symbols of wealth, status, and beauty. The intricate trail decoration on this bead highlights the fine workmanship and enduring appeal of Venetian beads in global trade, particularly in Africa, where they remain treasured cultural artifacts.
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