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Rare Tabular "End of the Day" Venetian Lampwork Glass Trade Bead
Rare Tabular "End of the Day" Venetian Lampwork Glass Trade Bead
This beautiful and rare tabular "End of the Day" Venetian wound glass trade bead showcases the intricate artistry of Venice's lampwork techniques. Decorated with delicate trails, this bead was highly prized in the African trade during the early 1900s. Its distinctive "End of the Day" design, characterized by a mix of colors from leftover glass, makes it a unique and sought-after collector's item.
- Size: 15mm x 11mm x 7mm
- Condition: Very good, showing minimal signs of use
Crafted in Venice, Italy, using the traditional lampwork technique, also known as wound glass, these beads were meticulously made by winding molten glass around a metal rod. Venetian lampwork beads were central to African trade, especially in Ghana, where they were exchanged for goods and became integral to local culture and adornment. Their vibrant colors and patterns made them highly desirable as symbols of wealth and status across the continent.
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