Discover a stunning matching pair of rare old green Bicone "King" Venetian wound glass beads, featuring intricate trail decorations. These antique beads, made in Venice, were used extensively in the African trade between the late 1800s and early 1900s, making them a truly unique and historical find.
Size: 13-14 mm x 9 mm
Condition: Very good, with few minor air bubbles and slight loss of decoration
Crafted using the traditional lampwork technique, also known as wound glass bead-making, these beads are a testament to Venetian craftsmanship. This technique involves carefully winding molten glass around a mandrel, allowing artisans to create beads with incredible detail and complexity. Venetian glass trade beads played a significant role in trade networks across Africa, especially in Ghana, where they were highly prized and traded for goods and services.
Explore the fascinating world of Venetian trade beads and add this exceptional pair to your collection today.
