Beautiful Antique Venetian Millefiori Mosaic Glass African Trade Bead
Beautiful Antique Venetian Millefiori Mosaic Glass African Trade Bead
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Beautiful Rare OLD Large Millefiori Venetian Mosaic Glass Trade Bead
This exquisite bead is a stunning example of antique Venetian craftsmanship, made in Venice and known for its intricate millefiori (thousand flowers) mosaic design. Used in the African trade during the early 1900s, this bead is a valuable piece for collectors and enthusiasts of historical glass trade beads.
- Size: 30 mm x 10 mm
- Condition: Very good (beveled, see photos)
Venetian millefiori beads, also known as mosaic beads, were meticulously crafted using a unique technique developed in Venice, Italy. These beads hold significant cultural importance in Ghana and other parts of Africa, where they were traded and cherished for their beauty and rarity.
Explore our full collection of millefiori beads currently available for sale, our selection of old trade beads, and our archives of sold millefiori beads.