Discover the beauty of this rare, antique green "Fancy" Venetian glass trade bead, crafted in Venice during the late 1800s to early 1900s. This exquisite wound glass bead features intricate trail decoration, making it a stunning example of historical beadwork.
Size: 13mm x 11mm
Condition: Excellent
Venetian trade beads, such as this one, were created using the lampwork (wound glass) technique, where molten glass was carefully wound around a mandrel to form the bead. Skilled artisans in Venice perfected this method, producing vibrant and durable beads prized across Europe, Africa, and beyond. These beads played a significant role in the African trade, especially in regions like Ghana, where they were used as currency, adornments, and cultural symbols.
