Discover this rare old black "Flower" Venetian wound glass trade bead adorned with delicate aventurine and intricate trail decorations. Made in Venice, this antique bead was part of the African trade in the early 1900s, showcasing the craftsmanship of Venetian artisans.
Size: 14mm x 14mm x 7mm
Condition: Excellent
This exquisite tabular bead, with its shimmering aventurine accents and floral-inspired design, is a beautiful piece of history. Venetian lampwork beads, also known as wound glass beads, were meticulously hand-crafted in Venice, Italy, using a technique where molten glass is wound around a mandrel. These beads played a vital role in trade, particularly in Ghana and across Africa, where they were used as currency and symbols of status.
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