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Rare Antique Black Bicone "King" Venetian Lampwork Beads with Trail Decoration
Rare Antique Black Bicone "King" Venetian Lampwork Beads with Trail Decoration
These rare and beautiful black bicone "King" Venetian lampwork beads are true treasures from the African trade. Each bead is skillfully crafted with a unique trail decoration, making them stand out as distinctive pieces of antique glasswork. Perfect for collectors or artisans, these beads bring historical charm and elegance to any collection or design project.
- Size of beads: 15-16 mm x 13-14 mm
- Condition: Excellent overall condition, with one bead showing a very light chip (see photos for details).
Originating from Venice and crafted using the traditional lampwork technique, these wound glass beads were specifically made for the African trade during the late 1800s to early 1900s. Venetian artisans would skillfully wind molten glass around a mandrel, and then add decorative trails, resulting in durable and visually striking beads like these. These black bicone beads, often called "King" beads due to their size and prominence, were highly sought after in West African regions, especially Ghana, where trade beads were used both as currency and symbols of social status.
If you're looking for authentic and historically significant pieces, these antique Venetian glass trade beads are a remarkable find.
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