Venetian Trade Bead

Product Description: This unique trade bead features a green base adorned with spiral red and white lines, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship of Venetian artisans.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice, Italy
• Estimated Production Period: Late 1800s to Early 1900s
• Size: Approximately 7mm in diameter x 26mm in height
• Hole Size: Approximately 2.5mm

Special Notes:

Due to the nature of antique items, there may be imperfections such as scratches, cracks, or chips. The actual product may appear slightly different from the photos due to lighting conditions during photography. The colors are represented as seen in a well-lit room.

About Trade Beads:

During the 17th to 19th centuries, regions like Venice, Holland, and the Czech Republic experienced a golden age of glass bead production. Many of these beads were exported to Africa, where they played a crucial role in trade, often exchanged for gemstones, slaves, and other valuable goods. These beads, which traveled across oceans as trade items, are known as "trade beads."