Antique Large Multimurrine Millefiori Venetian Glass Trade Bead - 49mm

Discover a beautiful, rare antique multimurrine Venetian millefiori mosaic glass trade bead in vibrant colors and patterns, ideal for collectors of African trade beads and mosaic art. This remarkable bead is referenced in Picard, Volume VI, p.54, bead 1424, indicating its authenticity and unique design as part of historical bead collections.

Size:

• Length: 49 mm
• Width: 14 mm

Condition:

• Very good: Lightly beveled with very minor chipping at ends (see photos for details).

Venetian millefiori beads, also known as mosaic beads, were masterfully crafted in Venice, Italy, using the traditional multimurrine technique. This method involved layering multiple glass canes to achieve the intricate floral or geometric patterns prized in these beads. During the early 1900s, these vibrant, meticulously crafted beads traveled from Venice to Africa, where they became highly valued as African trade beads, symbolizing wealth and status in various African communities, particularly in Ghana.

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