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Rare Antique White Venetian Millefiori Mosaic Glass Trade Beads – African Trade, Early 1900s
Rare Antique White Venetian Millefiori Mosaic Glass Trade Beads – African Trade, Early 1900s
Add an exceptional touch of history to your collection with these four antique Venetian millefiori mosaic glass trade beads. Crafted in Venice in the early 1900s, these exquisite white mosaic beads were meticulously designed using the ancient art of millefiori, showcasing a rare and intricate floral pattern that has withstood the test of time. Beloved for their beauty and rarity, these matching beads once journeyed through African trade routes, carrying cultural significance and artistic craftsmanship.
Bead Specifications:
- Size: 12 mm x 6 mm each
- Condition: Excellent
These beads were crafted with an age-old glass-making technique called millefiori, or “thousand flowers,” where Venetian artisans layered rods of colored glass to create stunning mosaic patterns within each bead. Historically, beads like these played a key role in African trade, particularly in Ghana, symbolizing wealth, status, and cultural identity. They remain cherished by collectors worldwide for their vibrant history and unmatched beauty.
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