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Rare Black "Floral" Antique Venetian Wound Glass Trade Bead, 19x9mm
Rare Black "Floral" Antique Venetian Wound Glass Trade Bead, 19x9mm
This beautiful and rare black "floral" fancy Venetian wound glass bead features an intricate raised decoration, making it a true collector's piece. These antique glass beads were handmade in Venice and traded across Africa in the early 1900s. The bead’s stunning black backdrop, adorned with a raised floral design, gives it a distinctive charm that highlights the mastery of Venetian glassmakers.
- Size: 19 x 9 mm
- Condition: Good condition with minor chips and slight decoration loss. Please refer to photos for details.
Venetian lampwork beads, also known as wound glass beads, are created by winding molten glass around a mandrel. This ancient technique was perfected in Venice, Italy, where these beads were meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans. Lampwork beads like this one were highly valued in African trade, especially in regions like Ghana, where they held significant cultural and economic importance. Over time, these trade beads became symbols of wealth and status within African communities.
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