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Rare 4-Layer Green Chevron Venetian Beads with Murrine - Antique
Rare 4-Layer Green Chevron Venetian Beads with Murrine - Antique
Rare 4-Layer Green Antique Chevron Venetian Trade Beads with Murrine
These are three exquisite and rare matching antique Venetian Chevron trade beads, each showcasing a vibrant 4-layer green glass construction. Embedded within the beads is an inserted murrine detail-an artistic feature that highlights their uniqueness and intricate craftsmanship. These beads were masterfully handmade in Venice and traded throughout Africa in the early 1900s.
- Size: 14 mm x 8 mm
- Condition: Very good
- Light beveling from age and use
These antique Chevron beads-also known as Rosetta beads-are highly sought after by collectors and designers alike. Their bold green color, rare 4-layer construction, and inserted murrine make them a true standout for jewelry making or collection display.
About Chevron Beads
Venetian Chevron beads were originally created in Murano, Venice using a meticulous multi-layered glassblowing and molding technique known as cane pulling. Crafted in a star-shaped mold, the bead’s layered appearance is revealed through a process of cutting and polishing the ends-resulting in the signature rosetta pattern. These beads were produced as early as the late 15th century and became a cornerstone of the African trade throughout the 18th to 20th centuries.
Due to their handmade origin, age, and scarcity-particularly in rare colors like green with murrine-Chevron beads have become highly collectible and hold significant historical and artistic value.
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