Rare Antique Brick Red Round Millefiori Mosaic Beads - 13mm Venetian Trade Beads

These rare antique Venetian millefiori trade beads are truly one of a kind, showcasing a captivating brick-red hue with exquisite round shaping and trail decorations. Handcrafted with a unique blend of molded murrine and intricate trail decoration, these beads reflect the artistry of Venetian glassmakers from the early 1900s. Once a part of Africa's historic trade network, these mosaic beads are highly valued by collectors for their authentic beauty and historical significance.

• Size: 13 mm x 12 mm
• Condition: Very good, lightly beveled (see photos)

The Venetian millefiori technique, meaning "a thousand flowers," involves layering rods of colored glass to create intricate floral and geometric patterns. Carefully crafted in Venice, Italy, these beads hold cultural significance, having been widely traded across Africa, especially in Ghana, where they were cherished as symbols of wealth, trade, and heritage. Today, they remain prized for their unique craftsmanship and as a link to the vibrant history of African trade networks.

Explore our full collection of antique Venetian millefiori beads for sale at TribalGH's Millefiori Mosaic Glass Beads, our Old Trade Beads Collection, or browse previously sold millefiori pieces in our Archives.