Antique Black Fancy Venetian Lampwork Glass Trade Beads - African Trade

Discover a set of five antique Venetian lampwork glass trade beads, each featuring a unique "fancy" trail decoration. These beads, crafted in Venice during the late 1800s to early 1900s, were once used in African trade, making them a piece of cultural history. The elegant black glass is accentuated by intricate trail decorations, a hallmark of the skilled Venetian artisans.

• Bead Length: 10 mm
• Bead Diameter: 7 mm
• Condition: Excellent (minor decoration loss, see photos)

Each of these wound glass beads was created using the lampwork technique, where molten glass is shaped and decorated by hand. This meticulous process results in intricate and one-of-a-kind designs, like the beautiful trail decorations seen here. Venetian glass beads were highly prized in the African trade, especially in regions like Ghana, where they were used for decorative and ceremonial purposes.

Own a piece of history with these exquisite Venetian trade beads, perfect for collectors and jewelry makers alike.

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