Introducing a rare and beautiful old black "Fancy" Venetian lampwork trade bead with intricate trail decoration. This stunning wound glass bead, crafted in Venice, was used in African trade during the late 1800s to early 1900s, making it a valuable piece of history.
Size: 17 X 11 mm
Condition: Very good, especially considering its age
This bead, created using the ancient Venetian technique of lampworking, or "wound glass," involves meticulously winding molten glass around a rod, resulting in its unique form and delicate patterns. Venetian glass beads like this played a vital role in African trade, particularly in Ghana and across West Africa, where they were highly prized as symbols of wealth and status.
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