Product Description: The 6-layer Venetian Chevron Bead is a classic medium-sized barrel-shaped bead featuring a combination of white, red, and blue colors. This bead showcases a traditional 12-point star design spread across its six layers, embodying the rich history and craftsmanship of Venetian bead-making.
Specifications:
Origin: Venice
Estimated Production Era: 1800s to early 1900s
Diameter: 19mm
Length: 24mm
Hole Size: 3mm
Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
Important Notices:
Due to lighting conditions, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos. Also, the colors shown in the images are captured under bright indoor lighting.
About Trade Beads:
Trade Beads, produced between the late 1400s and early 1900s, were crafted in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries for trade with Africa and the Americas. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and for fur with Native Americans. The peak of Trade Bead production occurred from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with millions of beads being exported to Africa, primarily produced in Venice.
