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Antique Rare Millefiori Trade Bead with Aventurine - Venetian Mosaic Glass Bead

Antique Rare Millefiori Trade Bead with Aventurine - Venetian Mosaic Glass Bead

Discover a beautiful, old, and rare Venetian millefiori trade bead featuring intricate aventurine decoration. This mosaic glass bead is an exquisite piece of history, originally crafted in Venice, Italy, and used in the African trade during the early 1900s. Its unique design and rare aventurine detail make it a valuable addition to any collection of African trade beads or antique glass beads.

  • Size: 23 x 12 mm
  • Condition: Very good

Venetian millefiori beads, also known as mosaic beads, were meticulously crafted using a time-honored technique in Venice. Artisans fused multiple layers of colored glass canes to create vibrant floral or geometric patterns. This process required immense skill and resulted in the iconic mosaic design.

Millefiori trade beads played a significant role in African history, particularly in the Ghanaian and West African trade markets. They were widely used for currency, personal adornment, and as symbols of wealth and status.

For more stunning pieces, explore our collection of millefiori beads, browse our old trade beads collection, or visit the archives of sold millefiori beads.

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