Presenting a stunning matching pair of rare antique Venetian millefiori mosaic glass trade beads from the early 1900s, known for their intricate murrine with trail decoration. These vibrant and colorful beads were meticulously handcrafted in Venice and were once used in the African trade, making them highly collectible and historically significant.
Bead size: 19 x 11 mm
Condition: Excellent, with no visible cracks or chips
The technique used to craft these millefiori beads involves layering multiple pieces of colored glass to form intricate mosaic patterns, a method perfected by Venetian artisans. Millefiori, meaning "thousand flowers" in Italian, creates a mesmerizing effect, making each bead a unique work of art. These beads played a crucial role in trade throughout Africa, particularly in Ghana, where they were highly prized and exchanged as currency or symbols of wealth and status.
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