Product Description: This six-layer Venetian Chevron bead features a classic combination of white, red, and blue in a barrel shape with 12 stars. It embodies the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of Venetian bead-making.
Specifications:
Origin: Venice
Estimated Era of Manufacture: 1800s to early 1900s
Diameter: 17mm
Length: 24mm
Hole Size: 3mm
Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have some scratches, cracks, or chips.
Special Notes:
Due to lighting conditions and other factors, the actual product may appear slightly different from the images. The colors are shown as they appear in a well-lit environment.
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 of trade beads occurred from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with millions of beads being exported to Africa. Most of these beads were made in Venice.
