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Rare Antique Banded Bicone Venetian Lampwork Glass Trade Beads
Rare Antique Banded Bicone Venetian Lampwork Glass Trade Beads
Discover a stunning matching pair of OLD rare Banded Bicone Venetian wound glass trade beads, also known as "King" beads. These remarkable beads feature intricate trail decoration, showcasing the skillful craftsmanship that went into their creation.
- Size: 14 mm x 12-13 mm
- Condition: Very good (beveled, see photos)
These Venetian wound glass beads were made in Venice in the late 1800s to early 1900s and were widely used in the African trade, especially in Ghana and across West Africa. The beads' unique banded and bicone shape, combined with their trail decorations, makes them highly collectible pieces of history.
Venetian lampwork beads, or wound glass beads, were expertly handcrafted by Venetian artisans through a process of winding molten glass around a metal rod. This ancient technique allowed for elaborate designs and variations, making each bead a work of art. Venetian trade beads like these were highly valued in African markets, where they were exchanged for goods and played a key role in the rich trade networks of the region, especially in Ghana and other parts of West Africa.
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