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Rare Antique Venetian Rectangular "Feather" Fancy Lampwork Glass Trade Beads
Rare Antique Venetian Rectangular "Feather" Fancy Lampwork Glass Trade Beads
Discover a beautiful matching pair of rare old Venetian "Feather" Fancy wound glass trade beads, skillfully crafted with intricate trail decoration. These rare rectangular beads have been exquisitely preserved, making them a true collector's gem, and a fine example of African trade beads.
- Size: 17 mm X 9 mm X 8 mm
- Condition: Very good, with some air bubbles (see photos)
These antique Venetian beads were made in the late 1800s to early 1900s, specifically for the African trade. Their rectangular shape, coupled with the rare "feather" pattern and trail decoration, highlights the fine craftsmanship of Venetian artisans. Such beads were widely used in Africa, especially in Ghana, where they served as currency and symbols of status.
Venetian lampwork, also known as wound glass bead-making, involves the meticulous process of winding molten glass around a rod to form beads. Each bead is then embellished with trails of glass, which adds to their artistic value. This technique, mastered by Venetian craftsmen, played a crucial role in the production of trade beads that were highly coveted in African regions, especially during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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