Discover the beauty of this rare antique round multimurrine Venetian millefiori mosaic glass trade bead. Made with exquisite craftsmanship, this bead is a true piece of history, once traded across African lands in the early 1900s. Its intricate patterns are characteristic of the traditional Venetian glassmaking techniques that produced the highly sought-after millefiori, or "thousand flowers," style.
Size: 10 x 9 mm
Condition: Excellent
The artistry of this bead lies in its complex multimurrine technique, where layers of colored glass rods are carefully fused and sliced to create intricate floral and geometric patterns. Venetian artisans perfected this mosaic style in the 19th and early 20th centuries, exporting these captivating beads to Africa. There, they gained importance as symbols of wealth, status, and artistry in African trade, particularly cherished in regions like Ghana.
