This stunning rare yellow "Floral" Fancy Venetian glass trade bead is a true gem for collectors. Crafted with intricate trail decoration, this bead reflects the beauty and craftsmanship of traditional Venetian lampwork techniques. It features an elegant floral design that adds a unique touch to its vibrant yellow color.
Size: 17 x 10 mm
Condition: Excellent (very lightly chipped, see photos)
Venetian wound glass beads like this were made in Venice in the late 1800s to early 1900s. These exquisite beads, often referred to as lampwork or wound glass beads, were painstakingly handcrafted by winding molten glass around a metal rod to form intricate patterns, such as the floral and trail decorations seen here.
These beads were highly sought after in the African trade, especially in regions such as Ghana. They held great cultural and monetary value, often used as currency or symbols of status in African communities.
