Beautiful Old Yellow Bicone "King" Venetian Lampwork Glass Trade Bead

Explore the timeless beauty of this **Old Yellow Bicone "King" Venetian glass trade bead**, made using traditional Venetian lampwork techniques. This bead, featured in **Picard, Volume V, p. 26, strand 13**, is a stunning piece of history from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Crafted with **trail decoration**, it exemplifies the artistry of antique Venetian beads that were extensively used in African trade.

• Size: 19 x 16 mm
• Condition: Excellent (minor decoration loss, see photos)

Venetian wound glass beads, also known as lampwork beads, are carefully handcrafted by winding molten glass around a mandrel, giving each bead a unique character. These beads played a significant role in trade throughout Africa, particularly in Ghana, where they were highly prized as currency and symbols of status. Their intricate designs and vibrant colors made them sought after across many regions.

For more Venetian lampwork trade beads, visit our collections:

• Venetian Lampwork Beads Collection
• Old Trade Beads Collection
• Sold Venetian Lampwork Beads (Archives)