Product Description: A classic 4-layer Venetian Chevron bead featuring a white, red, and blue combination with a 12-star pattern. This medium-sized cylindrical bead showcases the intricate craftsmanship that defines Venetian beads.
Specifications:
Origin: Venice
Estimated Production Era: 1800s to early 1900s
Diameter: 14mm
Length: 23mm
Hole Size: 3mm
Special Notes:
Please note that as an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips. Due to lighting conditions, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos. The colors in the photos are representative of how the beads look in a well-lit indoor environment.
About Trade Beads:
Trade Beads were produced in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries from the late 1400s to the early 1900s for trade with Africa and the Americas. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and for furs with Native Americans. The peak production period for trade beads was from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, during which millions of beads were exported to Africa. Most of these beads were manufactured in Venice.
