Antique Black Venetian Fancy Lampwork Glass Trade Beads – 15mm Pair

Discover this beautiful matching pair of black "Fancy" Venetian wound glass trade beads, adorned with elegant trail decoration. These exquisite beads were handmade in Venice and were widely used in the African trade during the late 1800s to early 1900s.

• Size: 15 mm in length, 10 mm in diameter
• Condition: Excellent condition, minor decoration loss (please refer to photos)

These antique Venetian trade beads, also known as lampwork beads or wound glass beads, were expertly crafted by winding molten glass around a metal rod. The intricate trail decoration was then applied with contrasting colored glass, giving each bead its unique charm. Venetian artisans developed this skillful technique over centuries, making Venice a renowned center for glassmaking.

Trade beads like these played a significant role in West African commerce, particularly in Ghana, where they were highly valued and used as currency and status symbols. Today, these antique beads are cherished for their history and craftsmanship.

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