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Rare Antique Elbow Millefiori Venetian Glass Trade Bead – 36x10mm
Rare Antique Elbow Millefiori Venetian Glass Trade Bead – 36x10mm
Add a rare piece of history to your collection with this Antique Venetian Elbow Millefiori Glass Trade Bead. Carefully crafted in Venice in the early 1900s, this bead features the intricate millefiori or "thousand flowers" design, making it an exceptional artifact from the era of African trade.
The vibrant mosaic patterns within this bead capture the iconic beauty of mosaic millefiori glass and speak to its fine craftsmanship. Elbow beads like this one are particularly rare, showcasing the unique shape prized by collectors worldwide.
Bead Size:
- Length: 36 mm
- Diameter: 10 mm
Condition:
- Very good (minor chipping at ends; see photos for details)
Venetian millefiori beads, such as this one, were painstakingly crafted using layered glass canes to achieve their detailed floral patterns. This elaborate technique, perfected by Venetian artisans, enabled each bead to display vibrant, complex designs. These beads were highly valued in West African trade, where they became symbols of wealth and status, especially in regions like Ghana. Today, they remain sought-after collectibles, cherished for both their beauty and their historical significance in connecting diverse cultures.
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