Antique Green Oval Fancy Venetian Lampwork Trade Beads 16x10mm

Discover the charm of these antique Venetian lampwork trade beads, featuring a beautiful set of three matching oval-shaped green beads adorned with intricate trail decoration. These beads, made in Venice during the late 1800s to early 1900s, were historically used in the African trade, especially in regions like Ghana and West Africa. Their deep green color and artistic craftsmanship make them a prized addition to any collection.

• Bead Size: Approximately 16 x 10 mm
• Condition: Excellent condition with a few small air bubbles, typical of the bead-making process (see photos).

The beads were crafted using the traditional lampwork (wound glass) technique, where molten glass was skillfully wound around a mandrel and decorated with fine details, such as the trails you see on these beads. Venetian glassmakers were renowned for this process, which made their beads highly sought after in trade routes, particularly in West Africa. In Ghana and other African countries, beads like these played a vital role in cultural exchange, ceremonial use, and as symbols of wealth and status.

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