Rare Antique Oval "Fancy" Venetian Lampwork Beads with Trail Decoration

Enhance your collection with this rare matching pair of antique Venetian lampwork beads, known for their exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance. These beautifully oval-shaped "Fancy" Venetian wound glass trade beads feature intricate trail decorations, showcasing the fine detail and artistry typical of late 19th to early 20th-century Venetian bead-making.

• Bead Size: 13 x 11 mm
• Condition: Excellent

These beads were crafted using the traditional lampworking technique in Venice, Italy, where molten glass was wound around a metal rod and meticulously shaped into elegant forms. The vibrant trail decorations were added while the glass was still hot, creating unique patterns that exemplified the Venetian glassmakers' skill.

Such beads played a vital role in the African trade, particularly in regions like Ghana, where they were exchanged for goods and held cultural significance. Venetian trade beads, with their stunning designs and rich history, remain highly collectible today and a testament to the intercontinental exchange of art and culture.

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