Presenting a beautiful rare tabular Venetian millefiori (murrine with trail decoration) trade bead, featured in the renowned Picard Collection (Volume VI, p. 47, bead 1032). Crafted in the early 1900s, this stunning bead was used in the African trade, where its vibrant and intricate design was highly prized.
Bead Size: 14 X 13 X 9 mm
Condition: Excellent
This bead showcases the remarkable Venetian technique of millefiori, meaning "a thousand flowers," where canes of colored glass are fused and cut to reveal beautiful mosaic patterns. Such beads were not only admired for their craftsmanship but also held immense cultural significance in African trade, particularly in Ghana. Millefiori beads like this one became a vital part of exchange, deeply embedded in the region's rich history.
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