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Antique Green Fancy Venetian Lampwork Glass Trade Beads 10-11mm
Antique Green Fancy Venetian Lampwork Glass Trade Beads 10-11mm
Antique Green Fancy Venetian Wound Glass Trade Beads with Trail Decoration
Discover these beautiful antique Venetian wound glass trade beads, featuring a striking green color adorned with intricate trail decoration. These lampwork beads were crafted in Venice, Italy, and used extensively in the African trade during the late 1800s to early 1900s. A remarkable piece of history, these beads are a testament to the craftsmanship and cultural significance of trade beads in Africa.
- Bead length: 10-11 mm
- Bead diameter: 8 mm
- Condition: Very good condition, well-preserved for their age.
Each bead was meticulously crafted using the traditional Venetian lampwork technique, also known as wound glass, where glass is heated over a flame and wound around a mandrel. This process allows for the application of decorative trails and intricate designs, such as those seen on these beads. Venetian trade beads like these were highly valued in African cultures, particularly in regions like Ghana, where they were traded for goods and used as a form of currency, often symbolizing wealth and status.
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